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Craft Artists

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.Core9250
  2. Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.Core9247
  3. Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.Core9252
  4. Apply finishes to objects being crafted.Core9251
  5. Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.Core9248
  6. Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.Core9253
  7. Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.Core9258
  8. Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.Core9257
  9. Pack products for shipping.Core24006
  10. Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.Core9255
  11. Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.Core9256
  12. Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.Core9259
  13. Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.Core9254
  14. Plan and attend craft shows to market products.Core20881
  15. Develop designs using specialized computer software.Supplemental9261
  16. Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.Supplemental9260

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 12 examples in 8 categories, 1 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided design CAD software

  • DRAWSTITCH Artistic Sewing Suite
  • Electric Quilt Quilt Design Wizard
  • Embroidery design software
  • Floriani MDQ My Decorative Quilter
  • Pattern design software

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Web page creation and editing software

  • FacebookHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • John Hesselberth and Ron Roy GlazeMaster

Point of sale POS software

  • Sales management software

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • SmugMug Flickr

Instant messaging software

  • Twitter

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor current trends.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 24 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 19
    • Supports 4
    • Informs 1

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Select materials or props.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop promotional strategies or plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Build models, patterns, or templates.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Package materials for transport.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Package objects for shipping.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Confer with clients to determine needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Selling or Influencing Others

  • Promote products, activities, or organizations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 14
Distinct tools24
Level mix
  • Augments 19
  • Supports 4
  • Informs 1

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.