Excellent aesthetic sense × Weaknesses: Numerical & Quantitative Analysis
Jobs Utilizing Other Abilities with Less Numerical Work
This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work utilizing language and interpersonal skills rather than working with numbers.
The need for mathematical thinking varies by occupation. Many jobs value other abilities - language skills, interpersonal abilities, sensitivity, creativity - more than numbers and calculations. Additionally, in some fields, qualitative judgment and understanding of human relationships are the most valuable assets.
What matters is finding an environment where you can utilize your strengths. Various abilities beyond numbers also hold important value in society. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such diverse strengths.
313 jobs found.
Papermaker (Hand-suki)
Traditional manufacturing technician who forms and dries paper by hand using plant fibers as raw material.
Kamidana manufacturer
A craftsman who handles the design, wood processing, carving, painting, assembly, etc., of kamidana, producing them using traditional techniques.
Cameraman
A creative job that uses cameras and video equipment to shoot subjects for recording or creating works.
Color Designer
A specialist who develops color plans for products, spaces, graphics, etc., and proposes optimal color schemes and color expressions.
Karakami mounter
Artisan who uses karakami—Japanese paper dyed or embossed using traditional techniques—to perform mounting on fusuma, wallpaper, etc.
Glass Artist
This occupation heats glass materials to high temperatures, shapes and processes them to create artworks and crafts. It uses diverse techniques such as hand-blowing, lampworking, casting, stained glass, and more.
Glass Hand Blowing Worker
Artisan who uses a blowpipe and high-temperature furnace to inflate and shape molten glass into handmade glass products such as tableware and decorative items.
Pattern Crest Designer
A specialist profession that conceives patterns and motifs for use on fabrics, paper, ceramics, etc., and converts them into design data. Handles a wide range from traditional motifs to new patterns.
Calligrapher
A specialist profession that handwrites beautifully decorative letters using traditional writing instruments or pens, applying them to invitations, logos, signs, art works, etc.
Leather Goods Processing Worker
A profession that manufactures leather goods such as bags and wallets by cutting, sewing, and finishing parts of leather products.