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COLOR ME MINE

Ceramic Studio Team Member

Edina, MN

$12/hr

Customers choose from hundreds of ceramic shapes and dozens of colors to paint with! Our talented ... If you are energetic, artistic, and love engaging with people, we want to hear from you! The ideal ...

TERI Inc

DSP-3 Ceramic Arts Professional

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$25/hr

In this role, you will work closely with the Fine Arts Coordinator and creative team to guide students and clients in developing artistic skills, producing ceramics for display and retail, and ...

COLOR ME MINE

Ceramic Studio Team Member

Edina, MN

$12/hr

Customers choose from hundreds of ceramic shapes and dozens of colors to paint with! Our talented ... If you are energetic, artistic, and love engaging with people, we want to hear from you! The ideal ...

Kidcreate Studio

Children's Art Teacher

Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site

$44K - $59.40K/yr

This Children's Art Teacher position is a super fun job for graphic designers, college students, retired teachers, paraeducators, freelance artists, ceramic artists, daycare providers, and caregivers.

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How much do ceramic artist jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for ceramic artist in the United States is $51.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $38.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Ceramic Artist job?

A Ceramic Artist is a professional who designs and creates objects from clay, such as pottery, sculptures, and decorative pieces. They use techniques like hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing to shape and finish their work. Ceramic artists may sell their creations, work on commissions, or teach workshops. Many develop their own unique styles and experiment with different materials and firing methods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ceramic Artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Ceramic Artist, a strong background in ceramics techniques, including wheel-throwing, hand-building, glazing, and kiln operation, is essential, often supported by formal art or design education. Familiarity with specialized tools, such as potter's wheels, slab rollers, and different types of kilns, as well as knowledge of safety protocols and potentially an art portfolio, are important. Creativity, attention to detail, patience, and the ability to receive and act on feedback are valuable soft skills in this field. These abilities help ensure high-quality artistry, personal safety, and successful collaboration or sales in both independent and team-based studio environments.

What are typical daily tasks and responsibilities for a Ceramic Artist working in a studio or workshop setting?

Ceramic Artists in studio environments often spend their days creating new ceramic pieces using techniques like wheel-throwing and hand-building, preparing clay, applying glazes, and firing work in the kiln. They may also be responsible for maintaining equipment, mixing custom glazes, and keeping the workspace organized and safe. Many ceramic artists photograph their work for portfolios or social media, interact with clients or gallery owners, and handle administrative tasks such as pricing and inventory. Some roles also involve teaching workshops or collaborating with other artists on community projects. This variety ensures a dynamic workday that blends hands-on creativity with organizational and communication skills.
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John Hirschi Family Artist in Residence (Part Time, Non-Benefit Eligible)

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX • On-site

Part-time

Posted 27 days ago

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Position
John Hirschi Family Artist in Residence (Part Time, Non-Benefit Eligible)
Department
Art
Starting Date
Fall, 2026
Hourly Rate
See Below
Job #
T004-26
Description
This self-directed residency is designed to provide a ceramic artist with university-based studio access, as they make the transition from or between academic settings. Furthermore, the program is intended to allow a resident the time and space to pursue a body of work in a creative and energetic environment, while enhancing the art program at MSU Texas. The accepted artist will participate within the ceramics area as an adjunct professor, an informal collaborator and mentor for students, while working in the common studio space. To see images of the ceramic studio at MSU Texas, please go to:
MSU Ceramics
Duties and Expectations for the Resident Artist: This is a part-time position. Work will include a combination of the below duties and activities up to a limit of 19 hours per week (final combination of duties may vary, and will be determined in consultation with the ceramics professor):
• Assistance with studio management and maintenance, including but not limited to loading and unloading kilns, materials inventory, mixing clay, mixing glaze, firing kilns, equipment repairs and cleaning, etc.
• Facilitate the making of bowls for the Wichita Falls Empty Bowls event
• Teach one non-for-credit community education course per semester, with the possibility of one additional art foundations or general education (adjunct) class per semester and/or gallery related work (*)
• Attend opening receptions and special events
• Help set up and work the Mother's Day Ceramic Sale
• Help fire the wood kiln once per semester
• Give one public lecture on her/his work
• Donate one piece of artwork for MSU's permanent collection
• Other duties may be assigned by Ceramics professor or Chair of the department
The ceramics studio at the Harvey School of Visual Art is equipped with the following (available to the resident artist):
• Three computer controlled electric kilns
• Large Brent slab roller
• Two extruders
• Three pugmills
• Soldner mixer
• Separate well equipped glaze room
• Spray booth
• Separate materials and clay mixing/storage room
• One PotterBot 3D ceramic printer
• 20 electric wheels
• One wheelchair accessible wheel
• Ball mill
• 5,000 square foot covered kiln yard with the following:
• Two 40 cubic foot computer-controlled Geil car kilns
• A 30 cubic foot "fast fire" wood kiln. A 50 cubic foot train kiln will be build the summer of 2025
• Two older updraft kilns
• A 30 cubic foot downdraft soda kiln
• A 3 cubic foot updraft test kiln
Artist in residence may have access, by permission, to the following studios:
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Metals
• Printmaking
• 24 station Adobe Suite equipped Mac lab with large format printers
If you are interested in learning more about Steve Hilton, please visit stevenhilton.com .
Position Requirements
(skills, experience, licensure, etc.)
An MFA in ceramics (or related discipline) is required. All applicant reviews will be based on portfolio review, qualifications, and individual artistic and professional merit.
Standard Requirements
Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University's core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.
This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Application: For consideration, please use a PDF compression software such as SMALLPDF to compress your document, and email it to Steve Hilton at steve.hilton@msutexas.edu . I will not receive your document if you do not compress it to less than 5MB
Please put your documentation in A SINGLE PDF, in the following order :
• Letter of interest including a short paragraph on what you would like to accomplish while at MSU
• CV
• Artist's statement
• 20 jpegs of recent work (please note your website URL (web address) if possible) If you list your website address, you do not need to include images in your PDF
• A minimum of 10 jpegs of student work. These can also be on your website
• Contact information (email and cell phone) for 3 references. Please make one reference is a graduate ceramic professor and one is an undergraduate ceramic professor. A reference from a current employer is preferred for your third reference.
Send questions to: steve.hilton@msutexas.edu
Last Modified: 01/15/2026

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