Craft Designer

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Industry & Occupation

Creative & Media

Classification

Summary

A profession that designs handicraft products using diverse materials and techniques, handling everything from planning the production process to proposing finished products.

Description

Craft designers work with a variety of materials such as ceramics, wood, metal, and fibers, creating designs based on manual production processes. They understand material characteristics, create drawings using sketches or CAD, and develop them into final products through prototyping and production. In addition to working as individual artists, they may handle planning and product development for craft brands or manufacturers.

Future Outlook

With increasing demand for handmade and sustainable products, the market for original craft designs is expanding. Integration with digital processing technologies and utilization of online markets will be key moving forward.

Personality Traits

Autonomous / Highly sensitive / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Freelance / OEM Contract / Studio Employment / Workshop

Career Path

Assistant Craft Designer → Craft Designer → Senior Craft Designer → Art Director → Brand Owner

Required Skills

Drawing / Drawing Creation / Handicraft Techniques / Material Selection

Recommended Skills

3D Modeling / Digital Processing Technology / Marketing / Photography

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Attention to detail is required to finish every intricacy with precise handwork.
Creativity & Ideation Creativity is essential to produce highly original designs.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Only simple calculations for setting sales prices are needed; no advanced mathematical analysis is required.
Collaboration & Teamwork Primarily individual work, with limited collaboration with others.

Related Qualifications

  • Color Certification
  • Interior Coordinator

Aliases

  • Craftwork Designer
  • Handicraft Designer

Related Jobs

  • Industrial Designer
  • Jewelry Designer
  • Textile Designer

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