We surveyed 2,636 craft artists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical craft artist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a craft artist?
Low
High
Working as a craft artist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a craft artist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a craft artist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a craft artist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a craft artist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for craft artists.
Do craft artists work full-time or part-time?
25% of craft artists work in full-time roles while 75% work part-time.
Is being a craft artist stressful?
Low
High
Craft artists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a craft artist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a craft artist.
How competitive is the workplace for craft artists?
Low
High
Craft artists see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a craft artist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for craft artists.
Are craft artists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a craft artist, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do craft artists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Craft artists have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.
Is being a craft artist physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a craft artist may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are craft artists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, craft artists tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a craft artist require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for craft artists.
Does being a good craft artist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a craft artist.