Embroidery Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A skilled trade that uses threads, beads, etc., to apply patterns and designs to fabrics. Produces clothing, interior products, etc., using embroidery machines or hand embroidery.
Description
Embroidery workers are professionals who decorate textile products such as clothing, towels, and interior goods using threads and beads. Methods include operating embroidery machines for mass production or hand embroidery to create intricate designs. They read design patterns, select the optimal thread colors and stitches, and perform highly precise work. Work is typically done in factories or ateliers, and may also involve creating CAD embroidery data, color adjustments, and quality inspections.
Future Outlook
While production efficiency will improve due to automation in textile manufacturing and the普及 of digital embroidery machines, demand for high-value-added custom-made embroidery and hand embroidery is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / Excellent aesthetic sense / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Contract Processing / Factory Employment / Freelance / Own Brand Operation
Career Path
Embroidery Worker Apprentice → Embroidery Worker → Chief Embroidery Technician → Quality Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Embroidery Machine Operation / Knowledge of Thread Materials / Precision Handwork / Reading Design Drawings
Recommended Skills
Bead Embroidery / Color Sense / Embroidery CAD / Hand Embroidery Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the accuracy of fine stitches directly impacts quality |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because the work involves mostly individual tasks with little interpersonal coordination |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is rarely required |
Aliases
- Embroiderer
- Embroidery Artisan
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