Description
Types of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.
Alternative labels
toys and game business
toys and game manufacture
toys and game trader
toy and games industry
toy and game industries
toys and game company
toys and games industries
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Toys and games industry is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Toys and games shop manager: Toys and games shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops.
Recreation model maker: Recreation model makers design and construct recreation scale models from various materials such as plastic, wood, wax and metals, mostly by hand.
Doll maker: Doll makers design, create and repair dolls using various materials such as porcelain, wood or plastic. They build moulds of forms and attach parts using adhesives and handtools.
Optional knowledge
Toys and games industry is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Production supervisor: Production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct manufacturing and production processes. They are responsible for reviewing production schedules or orders as well as dealing with staff in these production areas.
Toymaker: Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They develop, design and sketch the object, select the materials and cut, shape and process the materials as necessary and apply finishes. In addition, toymakers maintain and repair all types of toys, including mechanical ones. They identify defects in toys, replace damaged parts and restore their functionality.
Consumer goods inspector: Consumer goods inspectors evaluate assembled parts of consumer goods and products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line with clients’ requirements and organisational policies. Consumer goods inspectors provide results and findings for reports. Inspected defects can be identified as being cracks, scratches, errors in sanding, and defects of moving parts.
References
- Toys and games industry – ESCO
