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.

54 jobs found.

Folding Screen Paperer

Traditional craft occupation that attaches Japanese paper or cloth to the frame of a folding screen and decorates it with lacquer or gold leaf.

Gemstone Finishing Worker

Specialist who cuts and polishes raw gemstones of various sizes to beautifully finish them for jewelry.

Bamboo bender (bamboo-made)

A profession that shapes bamboo material using steaming bending or splitting processes to manufacture curved surface components such as furniture parts and crafts.

Maki-e Artist

Traditional decorative craft profession that sprinkles gold or silver powder on the surface of lacquerware to draw pictures or patterns.

Felloe Craftsman

Traditional woodworking craftsman who processes, assembles, and finishes wooden products for the felloe (rim segment), the outer peripheral member of the wheel.

Bento basket (meshi kōri) edge weaver

The bento basket edge weaver is a traditional craft artisan who reinforces and decorates the rim of bento baskets (baskets) made of bamboo or wood by weaving bamboo splints or rattan splints.

Wood Inlay (Inlay) Craftsman

Craftsman who embeds different materials into the wood surface to decorate with patterns and designs.

Candle decorator

Artisan who manually applies patterns and decorations to candles.

Rope manufacturer (straw-made)

A profession that manufactures ropes and cords using straw as raw material. Involves manual processes from material selection, drying, twisting, to finishing.

Rosashi Embroiderer

Traditional craft technician who embroiders patterns on thin silk fabric called 'ro'.