Self-Employed × 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.

24 jobs found.

Indigo Dyeing Worker

Japanese traditional craft artisan who hand-dyes fabrics and clothing using fermented indigo vat liquid.

Ikkambari Artisan

Traditional craft technique of layering washi paper or cloth onto base materials such as baskets, securing with glue, and applying decorative and waterproof treatments.

Potted Plant Rental Business Owner

Business owner who rents out indoor plants and potted plants to offices, commercial facilities, event venues, etc., and handles everything from installation to regular maintenance and replacement.

Kasuri Weaver

Kasuri weavers pre-dye sections of warp and weft yarns separately and weave to express unique kasuri patterns, a traditional hand-weaving technical occupation.

Plastic Engraving Worker

A manufacturing job that engraves and shapes plastics and other malleable materials using hand tools or machine processing to produce decorative items and prototype parts.

Glass Coloring Worker

A profession that colors glass products using pigments or metal oxides and finishes them by firing in a kiln furnace.

Leather Zori Maker

Leather zori makers are artisans who produce leather zori using traditional techniques. They perform all processes from cutting to sewing, sole attachment, and finishing by hand.

Precious Metal Jewelry Craftsman

A craftsman who designs and manufactures jewelry such as rings, necklaces, and earrings using precious metals like gold, platinum, and silver.

Hand Knitter

A manufacturing job that uses yarn to knit clothing and small items by hand with crochet hooks or knitting needles.

Fur Worker

Artisan who processes animal pelts into clothing and sundries.