Traditional Crafts Knowledge × Weaknesses: Communication Skills
Jobs with Less Dialogue and More Individual Work
This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work independently or utilize expertise rather than through dialogue.
The need for communication varies greatly by occupation. While some jobs require constant conversation, others value quietly developing specialized knowledge and skills and demonstrating results. Additionally, some roles involve working with small groups or specific individuals, while others can be completed entirely independently.
What matters is finding an environment where you can interact in ways that suit you. Not being comfortable with dialogue can also be channeled into concentration and deepening expertise. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such strengths.
11 jobs found.
Pattern Paper Engraver
Traditional craft artisan who precisely engraves Japanese patterns and designs onto paper stencils used in manufacturing processes such as dyeing and katazome.
Gold and Silver Flat Foil Manufacturing Worker
A job that processes metal sheets into foil shape by rolling them thinly with a rolling machine in the manufacturing process of gold leaf and silver leaf.
Gold Leaf Processing Worker (Yuzen)
Traditional artisan occupation that applies gold leaf to yuzen-dyed textiles, adding gorgeous decorations to high-class kimonos and the like.
Go Board and Shogi Board Grid Line Worker
Artisan who accurately draws, engraves, and finishes grid lines on wooden go boards and shogi boards using lacquer.
Cloisonné Wire Setter
A traditional artisan who attaches metal wires to the base, applies enamel, fires it, and manufactures cloisonné decorative items.
Tsuishu Manufacturer
Tsuishu manufacturers are traditional lacquerware artisans who layer red lacquer multiple times and carve the lacquer layers to create raised patterns.
Doll Dresser
Artisan who beautifully dresses Japanese dolls and hina dolls with kimono and obi sashes. Requires intricate sewing skills and traditional dressing techniques.
Hamaya Manufacturer
Hamaya manufacturers handcraft hamaya arrows, used as lucky charms at shrines, using wood, feathers, and decorations.
Brush Maker
Artisans who produce writing brushes for calligraphy, painting, makeup, etc. They manually handle everything from selecting hair materials, shaping the tips, processing and assembling shafts, to finishing.
Maki-e Decorator (Ceramics Manufacturing)
Traditional craft artisan who decorates the surface of ceramics using lacquer to apply gold powder or gold leaf.