Commercial Ceramics Design & Production Lead / Tashkeel

BLR WORLD; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Tashkeel is seeking an experienced Commercial Ceramics Design & Production Lead to head its ceramics department in Dubai. You will oversee concept development, prototyping, production, QC, delivery and installation for hospitality, restaurants, hotels, and private clients.

The role requires a strong background in commercial ceramic production, team leadership of about four technicians, and hands-on collaboration with designers and artists. A strategic partner for growth and public art projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional ceramic production experience.
• Experience in commercial studios, hospitality tableware, or architectural ceramics.
• Strong understanding of scalable manufacturing and production systems.
• Experience collaborating with artists, designers, and hospitality clients.
• Excellent project management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial ceramic projects.
• Develop bespoke ceramic collections for hospitality and corporate clients.
• Produce tableware, decorative objects, architectural ceramics, and related components.
• Prepare production plans, timelines, and quality control systems.
• Mentor a small team of ceramic technicians.
• Collaborate with design teams on ceramic-based product and furniture collections.
• Support fabrication of ceramics for public art and installations.

Skills

Ceramics production

Team leadership

Project management

Hospitality tableware

Design collaboration

Quality control

Education

Degree in Ceramics / Industrial Design

Tools

Mold-making tools

CNC milling

Clay 3D printing

3D printed molds

Job description

About the role

Location: Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Design & Production Manager, Tasmeem Tashkeel
Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview

Tashkeel is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Commercial CeramicsDesign & Production Lead to lead its growing ceramics department.

This role is responsible for developing and delivering bespoke ceramic projects forhospitality, restaurants, hotels, corporate clients, artists, designers, architects,government entities, and private collectors. The successful candidate will oversee projectsfrom concept development and prototyping through to production, quality control, delivery,and installation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial ceramic production,hospitality tableware, architectural ceramics, ceramic manufacturing, or large-scaleceramic fabrication. Experience managing production teams and delivering both bespokeand batch-manufactured orders is essential.

The role will manage a team of approximately four ceramic technicians and makers whilehelping establish Tashkeel as a leading destination for ceramic production, artistfabrication, hospitality collections, VIP gifting, product development, furnitureapplications, and public art projects.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Production

• Lead and manage all commercial ceramic projects.
• Develop bespoke ceramic collections for hospitality, retail, corporate, and privateclients.
• Produce tableware, decorative objects, architectural ceramics, lighting
  components, and custom ceramic products.
• Develop ceramic-based corporate and VIP gifting collections.
• Prepare production plans, timelines, and quality control systems.
• Support business development opportunities and client presentations.

Product Design & Furniture Applications

• Work closely with the Tasmeem Tashkeel design team on ceramic-based productand furniture collections.
• Develop ceramic applications for furniture, interiors, lighting, architectural surfaces,and bespoke design commissions.
• Prototype and manufacture ceramic components for commercial production.

Artist Fabrication & Public Art

• Support artists and designers in the fabrication of ceramic sculptures, installations,and public artworks.
• Develop technical solutions for large-scale ceramic projects.
• Assist with mold-making, production planning, firing strategies, and installationpreparation.

Manufacturing & Technical Expertise

The successful candidate must have strong experience in:

• Mold-making and multi-part molds
• Slip casting
• Production ceramics
• Glaze development
• Kiln operation and firing schedules
• Clay 3D printing
• Digital modelling and prototyping
• 3D printed molds and tooling
• CNC-assisted mold production
• Batch manufacturing systems and quality control

Team & Studio Management

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately four ceramic technicians and makers.
• Manage production schedules, workflows, and project delivery.Maintain studio equipment, materials, and production standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 7 years of professional ceramic production experience.
• Experience within commercial ceramic studios, manufacturers, hospitalitytableware production, architectural ceramics, or ceramic fabrication environments.
• Strong understanding of scalable manufacturing and production systems.
• Experience working with artists, designers, architects, and hospitality clients.
• Excellent project management and team leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in Ceramics, Ceramic Design, ProductDesign, Industrial Design, Sculpture, or a related discipline.
• Additional experience in digital fabrication, mold-making, or manufacturing is highlydesirable.

Profit Share & Performance Bonus

This role includes a competitive base salary together with a profit-sharing incentivestructure.

Once departmental costs, materials, salaries, and operational expenses have beencovered, a percentageof the department's annual net profit will be allocated to a profit-sharing pooland distributed amongst the ceramics team based on contribution, project leadership,technical expertise, quality, efficiency, and overall departmental performance.
This structure is designed to encourage ownership, teamwork, commercial growth, andlong-term success.