Different types of ceramic careers include jobs as a pottery or ceramics instructor, general art teacher, ceramic artist, pottery designer, or ceramic manufacturer. The responsibilities of these positions differ. For example, if you design functional ceramics, such as dinnerware, mugs, or cups, you may work directly with a larger kitchenware designer or develop independent designs and sell your work to a producer. In an instructor role, you teach students the fundamentals and advanced skills of pottery in a school or community learning setting. As a potter or ceramic artist, you design sculptures or artistic pieces for show or sale in galleries or public spaces.