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This role is ideal for a senior ceramist with a strong aesthetic focus who enjoys hands-on work while contributing to team development and long-term lab growth. Key Responsibilities * Perform high ...

Ceramist

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$150K/yr

A Ceramist in our practice is responsible for creating and designing dental prosthetics and restorations such as crowns, bridges, and veneers. The role requires a strong focus on performance, quality ...

Ceramist

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$150K/yr

A Ceramist in our practice is responsible for creating and designing dental prosthetics and restorations such as crowns, bridges, and veneers. The role requires a strong focus on performance, quality ...

Ceramist

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$150K/yr

A Ceramist in our practice is responsible for creating and designing dental prosthetics and restorations such as crowns, bridges, and veneers. The role requires a strong focus on performance, quality ...

Full Benefits Package Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and artistic High Esthetic Dental Ceramist to join our growing laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ...

Days JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent A family-owned dental laboratory leader in North California serving the bay area for over 45 years is seeking an expert talented Ceramist with a minimum of 5/10 ...

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented ceramist who takes pride in producing highly esthetic, precise restorative work and wants to be part of a collaborative, quality-focused lab environment. The ...

Master Dental Ceramist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$80 - $150/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Master Ceramist to join our world-class cosmetic dental team in-house. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with premier cosmetic ...

Crown and Bridge Ceramist

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$65K - $104K/yr

Elite Anterior Ceramist (Crown & Bridge) A rare opportunity for a true artist. Serious inquiries only. Wiand Dental Laboratory is seeking an Elite Crown & Bridge Ceramist with exceptional skill in ...

Ceramist: Dental Lab

Salem, OR · On-site

$17 - $25.50/hr

Ceramist Precision Dental Restorations is looking for a capable ceramist to join our ceramic team ... A successful candidate will have experience in all types of fixed ceramics. This person will need ...

Ceramist: Dental Lab

Salem, OR · On-site

$17 - $25.50/hr

Ceramist Precision Dental Restorations is looking for a capable ceramist to join our ceramic team ... A successful candidate will have experience in all types of fixed ceramics. This person will need ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for a ceramist in the United States is $63.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57.21 and $70.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Careers in ceramics include roles such as ceramic artist, pottery maker, ceramic engineer, and studio technician. These jobs often require skills in pottery, sculpture, or material science, and may involve working in studios, galleries, or manufacturing settings.

What is the difference between A Ceramist vs A Pottery Maker?

AspectA CeramistA Pottery Maker
CredentialsTypically requires formal training or certification in ceramics or art programsMay have similar training, often focused on pottery techniques
Work EnvironmentArt studios, workshops, galleriesPottery studios, craft fairs, retail shops
Industry UsageUsed in fine arts, sculpture, and decorative ceramicsPrimarily in functional pottery and handmade ware
Work FocusCreating both artistic and functional ceramic piecesFocusing on making pottery items like bowls, vases, and mugs

While both A Ceramist and A Pottery Maker work with clay and ceramics, a ceramist often creates a broader range of artistic and decorative pieces, sometimes including sculptures, whereas a pottery maker mainly focuses on producing functional pottery items. The skills and environments overlap significantly, but their primary goals and outputs differ slightly.

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Lead Ceramist

DCS Lab

Livingston, MT

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Lead Ceramist

Location: Montana (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

A growing dental laboratory is seeking an experienced Lead Ceramist to support high-end cosmetic and complex restorative cases. This role is ideal for a senior ceramist with a strong aesthetic focus who enjoys hands-on work while contributing to team development and long-term lab growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform high-level porcelain layering on multiple restorative materials
  • Focus on anterior cosmetic cases, smile design, and esthetic restorations
  • Support full-mouth reconstructions, with strong understanding of morphology and function
  • Collaborate closely with doctors to achieve optimal esthetic outcomes
  • Share knowledge and help train other technicians as the lab grows
  • Maintain consistent quality standards in a collaborative team environment

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Ceramist in a dental laboratory
  • Strong expertise in porcelain layering and cosmetic anterior restorations
  • Solid understanding of esthetics, morphology, and full-mouth cases
  • Exposure to cosmetic dentistry principles (AACD-style approach is a plus)
  • Team-oriented mindset with interest in growing alongside the lab

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $75,000 – $100,000, depending on experience and skill set
  • Compensation is flexible and may increase based on technical scope, case complexity, and contribution to training or lab growth, along with attractive incentives, performance bonuses, and potential profit sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays & weekends off
  • Health insurance (50% employer contribution)
  • Relocation assistance available with a minimum 3-year commitment