Contract manufacturing × 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.
10 jobs found.
Obijime Braider
Artisan who manufactures kumihimo cords used as obijime to secure and decorate kimono sashes, using traditional hand-braiding techniques or machine braiding.
Signboard production worker
A profession that integrally produces signboards for stores and commercial facilities, from material cutting, painting, assembly, to finishing.
Dresser Manufacturing Worker (Wooden)
A skilled craftsperson who processes wood to design, manufacture, and finish dressers (vanities).
Osier (kiriu) Weaver
Wood product artisan who uses branches of willow known as osier (kiriu) to create baskets and interior decorations using traditional weaving techniques.
Shibori Dyer
An artisan who specializes in the traditional dyeing technique of tying fabric with thread or rubber bands and applying dye to create patterns.
Horn Craftsman
Artisan who crafts combs, ornaments, and craft goods using animal horns and tusks as primary materials through techniques such as carving, shaping, and polishing.
Hand-sewn shoemaker
Craftsmen who handcraft shoes using leather. They handle everything from shaping on wooden lasts, cutting, sewing, and finishing, requiring advanced handcraft skills and aesthetic sense.
Bladesmith
Occupation of heating, hammering, and polishing metal to manufacture blades such as kitchen knives and scissors.
Western pastry finisher
A manufacturing job specializing in the decoration, plating, and finishing processes of cakes and Western sweets using fresh cream or chocolate.
Japanese fresh confectionery manufacturing worker
Artisans and technicians who manufacture Japanese-style fresh confections using glutinous rice flour, wheat flour, sugar, and anko as raw materials. They knead, shape, steam, and finish by hand or with dedicated machines, adding seasonal appeal and aesthetic elements before providing them.