Glass Blower
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STARTING PAY£22,000 - £26,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Glass Blower
Glass blowers shape molten glass into beautiful objects - everything from drinking glasses and ornaments to sculptures and window panes. It's a craft that's been around for thousands of years and still relies on skill, steady hands and an eye for design.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Glass BlowerAs a Junior Glass Blower, you will assist experienced glass blowers in the production process, learning the fundamentals of glass manipulation and safety protocols.£22,000 - £26,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Glass BlowerIn this role, you will take on more complex projects, work independently, and begin to develop your own style and techniques.£30,000 - £38,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Glass BlowerAs a Senior Glass Blower, you will lead projects, innovate new techniques, and may also be involved in training the next generation of glass artists.£45,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.