Artisan × Weaknesses: Collaboration & Teamwork

Jobs Allowing Individual Focus Rather Than Teamwork

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work individually with focus rather than team collaboration.

The need for cooperation varies by occupation. Some jobs allow you to excel in environments where you can work independently at your own pace and concentrate deeply, rather than constantly working in teams. Additionally, in some fields, individual expertise and unique perspectives are valued.

What matters is finding an environment where you can maximize your concentration. The ability to produce results independently is also an important strength. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such individual capabilities.

40 jobs found.

Doll Head Maker

Artisan who shapes, sculpts, and colors doll heads from materials (such as wood, resin, clay, etc.) to create expressive finishes.

Panama Straw Zori Maker

Traditional craft artisan who handcrafts zori using Panama straw (natural grass material).

Handbag Repair Worker

Specialist who repairs tears, hardware malfunctions, fading, etc., in leather handbags, restoring shape, appearance, and durability.

Mounting Artisan (Hyōgu)

Traditional craftsperson who uses washi paper or fabric to decorate and reinforce artworks such as hanging scrolls, screens, and frames, shaping them for preservation and display.

Yuzen Komabera Manufacturer

Artisan who manufactures wooden komabera (small wooden spatulas) by handling processes from material selection to cutting, shaping, polishing, and painting.

Wood Inlay Artisan

Traditional craftsperson who combines various pieces of wood and metal to apply geometric patterns to decorative items and furniture using yosegi inlay and zogan techniques.

Candle decorator

Artisan who manually applies patterns and decorations to candles.

Rosashi Embroiderer

Traditional craft technician who embroiders patterns on thin silk fabric called 'ro'.

Wagasa rib maker (bamboo)

Traditional craft occupation that handcrafts wagasa frames using bamboo as material.

Japanese umbrella lettering artisan

A traditional craft artisan who hand-draws letters with a brush on the paper or fabric of Japanese umbrellas and applies decoration.