Quality control × Strengths: Creativity & Ideation
For Those Strong in Creativity & Ideation
This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable generating new ideas and concepts.
Creativity holds value not only in artistic fields but in all kinds of work. Both small ideas that improve existing methods and entirely new concepts are expressions of creativity. Additionally, some deepen their thinking alone, while others develop ideas through dialogue with others.
The jobs introduced here tend to offer more opportunities to utilize new ideas. Explore how your creativity can flourish.
9 jobs found.
Obi Cord Braider
Artisan who braids cords (such as obijime) for tying kimono sashes using traditional techniques.
Leather sewing worker
A craftsman who cuts leather materials, sews and finishes them to produce leather products such as bags and wallets.
Bamboo rake maker
Bamboo rake makers shape and decorate kumade bamboo rakes, which are traditional New Year's lucky charms, using wood and bamboo in a traditional manufacturing occupation.
Rattan, willow, grass, and vine product manufacturer
Craftsman who weaves and assembles baskets, furniture, decorations, etc., using plant materials such as rattan, bamboo, willow, grass, and vines.
Ceramic Overglaze Decorator
A manufacturing job involving skilled craftsmanship that draws patterns or designs on pre-fired ceramics using overglaze pigments or gold and silver colors, then refires them to apply decorations.
Swordsmith
A craftsman who oversees the entire manufacturing process of Japanese swords. Employs advanced techniques from forging to quenching and polishing to create swords that combine artistic value and practicality.
Rattan Furniture Manufacturing Worker
A profession that manufactures furniture such as chairs and tables using rattan materials, from frame forming and weaving to painting and finishing, all in an integrated process.
Bonbori Maker
A craftsman who handcrafts bonbori (paper lanterns) using washi paper and bamboo splints. Inherits traditional techniques to manufacture lighting fixtures for festivals and interior use.
Fresh wagashi finisher
Artisan responsible for finishing processes such as shaping, coloring, and decorating fresh wagashi (nerikiri, premium fresh wagashi, etc.).