Our Taxidermist job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Taxidermist role
A Taxidermist is someone who prepares, stuffs, and mounts the skins of animals for display or study. They often work with museums, hunting and fishing clubs, and other organizations. Taxidermists must have a deep knowledge of anatomy, tanning and mounting techniques, and artistry to produce lifelike displays.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Taxidermist is to prepare, stuff, and mount the skins of animals for display in museums, hunting lodges, and other settings. This job requires an understanding of anatomy and the ability to accurately recreate the animal's form from the skin. Taxidermists also need to have an artistic eye and be able to paint and detail the mounts to make them look realistic.
Taxidermist Summary
A Taxidermist is a skilled craftsman who specializes in the preservation and presentation of animals and their parts. The Taxidermist works with a variety of materials, including animal hides, furs, feathers, and clay, to recreate the natural appearance of the animal. Taxidermists often work with hunters, collecting specimens and transforming them into lifelike displays. They may also work with museums and other institutions to create educational displays. Taxidermists must have an eye for detail and a steady hand, as well as knowledge of anatomy and the use of tools.
Taxidermist Duties
- Prepare and stuff animal skins for display
- Restore and preserve animal specimens
- Mount specimens in lifelike poses
- Create displays for museums and other institutions
- Maintain taxidermy tools and equipment
- Design and paint backgrounds for displays
Taxidermist Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Artistic Ability
- Knowledge of Animal Anatomy
Taxidermist Requirements
- Knowledge of anatomy of various animals
- Ability to clean and prepare animal skins
- Ability to use tools such as knives, needles and thread
- Ability to craft animal forms with foam, wood, wire and other materials
- Ability to paint and color the animals
- Ability to display the animals in a realistic manner
Personal Traits
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Patience
- Manual dexterity