Sand sculptors are professionals who create artistic works primarily using sand as the core material, employing techniques such as piling, tamping and carving. They possess both artistic and practical skills, and their core information is as follows:

1. Core competency requirements: They need to have a foundation in arts and sculpture, capable of precisely controlling the proportions and details of the shape; creativity is key, and they must conceive unique designs that fit the theme; at the same time they must have the physical strength to complete the transportation and tamping of large amounts of sand, and also possess the adaptability to cope with the outdoor environment of wind and sun, as well as experience in controlling the stability of the sand sculpture structure.

2. Professional thresholds: There is no high educational requirement for the profession, with a high school or above being sufficient, and a foundation in fine arts or relevant experience is preferred. If obtaining a sand sculptor certificate, it is necessary to pass theoretical examinations on the characteristics of sculpting materials, structural mechanics, etc., as well as a practical operation assessment of limited-time sand sculpture creation. Holding a certificate can enhance competitiveness in competitions and projects.

3. Common work scenarios: They are often active in scenic spots, theme parks, or large-scale activities such as the Zhoushan International Sand Sculpture Festival responsible for the creation of individual or group sculpture works; they can also work as freelance creators to accept custom orders, and some senior practitioners may also open workshops to teach sand sculpture.

4. Creative characteristics: The works have both aesthetics and timeliness, and during the creation process, fine sand must be mixed with water and tamped layer by layer build a solid foundation, then gradually carved into shape. Ultimately, the final work may be dismantled due to natural environmental factors or the end of the event, and this transience also become one of the characteristics of sand sculpture art.