Craft Artists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 21,310 - 69,110; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Craft Artist to create and reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition. Responsibilities include applying finishes, shaping materials, marketing products, and attending craft shows. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in active listening, speaking, critical thinking, and using various tools like web and email software. This role provides opportunities in a growing field with an average yearly salary range of $21,310 to $69,110.

Responsibilities

• Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition.
• Apply finishes to crafted objects.
• Cut, shape, and mold materials using hand and power tools.
• Market products through various media.
• Confer with customers for feedback and requirements.
• Plan and attend craft shows.

Skills

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Social Perceptiveness

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Tools

Web browser software

Email software

Embroidery design software

Job description

Craft Artist

What Do Craft Artist Do?

Job Description: Create or reproduce hand‑made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

A Day in the Life of a Craft Artist

• Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
• Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
• Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
• Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.
• Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
• Plan and attend craft shows to market products.

Craft Artist Required Skills

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Craft Artist Jobs

• Designer
• China Painter
• Art Objects Repairer
• Furniture Maker
• Glass Artist

Are There Job Opportunities for Craft Artists?

There were about 12,500 jobs for Craft Artist in 2016 in the United States. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 4.8% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 600 new jobs for Craft Artist by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,100 positions for Craft Artist per year.

The states with the most job growth for Craft Artist are Wyoming, Utah, and Georgia. Watch out if you plan on working in South Dakota, Pennsylvania, or New Hampshire. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Craft Artist Average Salary

The average yearly salary of a Craft Artist ranges between $21,310 and $69,110.

Tools & Technologies Used by Craft Artists

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Craft Artists may use on a daily basis:

• Web browser software
• Email softwareFacebook
• SmugMug Flickr
• Twitter
• Embroidery design software