Ceramic Designer
とうじきデザイナー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A profession that plans and designs the shapes, colors, and patterns of ceramic products, handling everything from prototype creation to mass production rollout.
Description
Ceramic designers specialize in designing ceramic products such as tableware, decorative items, and interior goods. They develop design concepts, create sketches, produce prototypes using 3D modeling, select materials (clay and glazes), plan color schemes, and conduct firing tests using electric kilns or gas kilns to bring products to market. They collaborate with manufacturing departments or external pottery workshops to handle mass production and custom orders. Increasingly, they utilize cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and digital tools for efficient prototyping.
Future Outlook
With the rise of craft-oriented trends and D2C brands, demand for original ceramic designs is increasing. Market value for talent who can incorporate new technologies like 3D printing is expected to rise further.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Excellent aesthetic sense / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Design Firm / Freelance / In-house Design Department / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Junior Designer → Senior Designer → Art Director → Freelance/Independent
Required Skills
3D Modeling / Clay Properties Understanding / Color Design / Drafting / Glaze Knowledge / Prototype Production
Recommended Skills
3D Printer / Adobe Creative Suite / English Literature Reading / Pottery Forming Techniques / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute patterns or dimensional deviations affect product quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Required to create original shapes and patterns. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic dimension management, with little advanced mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and light tasks, so physical load is relatively low. |
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