Ceramics/Glass Designer
Designs pottery, tableware, decorative glass and sanitaryware in clay, porcelain and glass.
Overview
A Ceramics/Glass Designer is an expert who designs different materials such as pottery, cookware, tableware, decorative glasses, sanitaryware and various other items using different materials such as clay, porcelain, glass and so on.
Where they work
- Production Companies of Ceramic Materials such as Porcelain, Stoneware, Earthenware, etc.
Work environment
You will typically work 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can also set up your own private firm/studio.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are interested in artistic occupations
- You like to build things
- You are comfortable working in groups
- You have a creative bent of mind
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in Ceramic/Glass Design
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in Ceramic/Glass Design and follow it up with Master's (M.Des.) degree in the same or related discipline.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal
- National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh
- Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar, Assam
- Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala, Kollam, Kerala
- National Institute of Design, Haryana
- National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh
- National Institute of Design, Assam
- National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Artemisia College of Art and Design, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
- Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
- Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana
- CAT College of Architecture, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
- Chitkara University, Patiala, Punjab
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Trainee Ceramics/Glass Designer
- 2Ceramics/Glass Designer
- 3Senior Ceramics/Glass Designer
- 4Design Lead
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Arts.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Madhavi Subrahmanian — An Indian Ceramicist/Ceramics Designer who has obtained a Master's degree in Fine Arts from Dallas, Texas and has started her career in Puducherry as a Ceramic Designer. She then opened up her own studio in Mumbai. Her work has been showcased in many public spaces such as the Mumbai airport, Lohia Art foundation, Jindal Art foundation and so on.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 79 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/art-glass-designer/india
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.