Animal Toy Maker
どうぶつがんぐこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation of cutting, molding, sewing, painting, assembling, and finishing animal-themed toys according to materials.
Description
Animal Toy Makers manufacture and finish toys modeled after animals, such as stuffed animals and figures. Depending on the material, they handle a wide range of tasks including pattern design, cutting, sewing, plastic molding, painting, assembly, and quality inspection, from mass production lines to small lot production. They combine manual labor and machine operation to shape products based on design drawings or samples.
Future Outlook
Demand is flat due to declining birthrates and a shrinking toy market, but expertise in character license products or high-value-added products leads to high market value.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Creative / Dexterous with hands and good at fine work / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Line Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Animal Toy Maker Apprentice → Animal Toy Maker → Leader Position → Quality Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Assembly Skills / Die Processing / Painting Finishing Skills / Plastic Molding Skills / Quality Inspection / Sewing Skills
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Operation / Embroidery Machine Operation / Material Knowledge / Modeling Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is important in meticulous work on small parts. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because originality is required in product design and shapes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it focuses more on basic measurements rather than advanced mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Soft Toy Maker
- Stuffed Toy Maker
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