Stuffed Toy Maker (Fabric Toys)
ぬいぐるみせいぞうこう（ふはくがんぐ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation of manufacturing fabric (cloth) stuffed toys. Involves cutting according to patterns, sewing, stuffing, finishing, and inspection.
Description
Stuffed Toy Maker (Fabric Toys) cuts fabric based on patterns, sews using sewing machines or hand sewing, stuffs with cotton, assembles parts, performs final finishing, and handles quality inspection and packaging. Mainly works in toy manufacturers or specialized factories, with tasks varying by scale and process such as line work or small-lot artisan production. May also add decorations or embroidery according to product design or customer requests.
Future Outlook
Due to automation of mass production and increase in overseas production, workload is flat to decreasing. Certain growth is expected in high-value handmade products and custom-made demand.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient / Team-oriented
Work Style
Day Shift / Factory Work / Maker's Workshop / Mass Production Line / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice (Assistant) → General Worker → Skilled Worker → Line Leader → Quality Control Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Cutting Skills / Hand Sewing Skills / Pattern Reading Ability / Quality Inspection / Sewing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Design Understanding / Decoration Attachment / Embroidery Sewing Machine Operation / Embroidery Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional errors directly affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity calculations are required. |
Aliases
- Fabric Toy Sewer
- Stuffed Toy Artisan
Related Jobs
- Cutting Worker
- Sewing Worker
- Toy Manufacturer