Workshop Employment × Weaknesses: Collaboration & Teamwork

Jobs Allowing Individual Focus Rather Than Teamwork

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work individually with focus rather than team collaboration.

The need for cooperation varies by occupation. Some jobs allow you to excel in environments where you can work independently at your own pace and concentrate deeply, rather than constantly working in teams. Additionally, in some fields, individual expertise and unique perspectives are valued.

What matters is finding an environment where you can maximize your concentration. The ability to produce results independently is also an important strength. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such individual capabilities.

176 jobs found.

Bashofu Weaver

Bashofu weavers hand-weave Bashofu fabric made from plant fibers of the banana family, a traditional craft occupation.

Panama Straw Zori Maker

Traditional craft artisan who handcrafts zori using Panama straw (natural grass material).

Panama Hat Body Maker

Artisan who hand-weaves the hat body (basic shape of the hat) of Panama hats from natural materials.

Feather Craftsman

Artisan who selects, processes, and combines feathers by hand to create ornaments and crafts. Requires delicate techniques and design skills.

Bonkei Artist

A Bonkei artist is a specialist who creates traditional Japanese miniature landscapes on trays using sand, stones, moss, model trees, and more.

Beaded Wallet Maker

A profession that manufactures beaded wallets by selecting beads suited to the wallet's shape and design, performing embroidery, sewing, and assembly.

Gilding Artist

Traditional manufacturing occupation that applies gold decorations to craft items such as lacquerware and ceramics.

Hyōgu Craftsman

Craftsman who uses washi paper and fabric to mount hanging scrolls, fusuma, screens, and other traditional interior decorations and artworks.

Mounting Artisan (Hyōgu)

Traditional craftsperson who uses washi paper or fabric to decorate and reinforce artworks such as hanging scrolls, screens, and frames, shaping them for preservation and display.

Wind Chime Maker (Glass Body Blowing)

Traditional craft artisan who melts glass in a high-temperature furnace and shapes and finishes the form of wind chimes using a blowpipe.