Craft Designer
こうげいデザイナー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A profession that designs crafts using various materials and techniques. Plans and designs products that combine functionality and beauty, and brings them to shape through prototyping and collaboration with artisans.
Description
Craft designers handle a variety of materials such as ceramics, lacquerware, dyeing and weaving, metalwork, glass, and woodwork, planning, designing, and prototyping crafts that fuse traditional techniques with modern expressions. They realize designs through material research, sketching, 3D modeling, and prototyping, and collaborate with artisans and manufacturers to advance mass production and commercialization. They may also plan brand concepts, package designs, and exhibition participations.
Future Outlook
Due to the promotion of regional traditional crafts and the rise in sustainability orientation, demand for craft designers is stable, and activity is expected in new expressions combining digital technology and custom-made areas.
Personality Traits
Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills / Has curiosity and inquiring mind / Has persistence
Work Style
Brand Direct Operation / Dispatch Contract / Freelance / OEM Manufacturing Company
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Craft Designer → Chief Designer → Design Manager → Independent / Freelance
Required Skills
3D CAD Modeling / Basic Handicraft Knowledge / Color Matching / Material Properties Understanding / Prototyping / Sketch Drawing
Recommended Skills
English (for international exhibitions) / Marketing Knowledge / Work Photography and Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the finish of details directly affects quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is essential to produce highly original designs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is minimal; being able to do rough estimates is sufficient. |
Aliases
- Craft Designer
- Crafts Designer
- Traditional Crafts Designer
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