one thing i always struggle with when making pokémon muses is thinking of interesting and new occupations for them , besides the obvious of just being a trainer . there are a lot of other things for your muses to do / be , so i decided to make a list of some canon jobs that we’ve seen , and some i thought of and think would be interesting / work well within the pkmn world , as well some short descriptions of what they are ! i left out a lot since anything you can be in the real world you can obviously be in pokémon , so these are specifically jobs that are oriented towards working with pokémon .
pokémon coordinator
── a pokémon coordinator participates in contests with their pokémon , focusing on aspects of them other than battling , such as their physical attributes .
pokémon stylist
── pokémon stylists style pokémon , whether it’s giving them accessories or grooming their fur . some stylists are specialized in one pokémon breed , such as furfrou groomers in kalos .
pokémon ranger
── rangers work with protecting wild pokémon against poachers and natural disasters . they typically only have one partner pokémon , and team up with other wild pokémon , but let them go / release them once they’ve helped . they train at ranger schools .
pokémon performer
── a female only class , pokémon performers differ from coordinators in that the trainer is also involved in the performance . instead of contests , they perform in showcases . there are different themes in the first round as well , so performers must be multi - talented and perfectly in sync with their pokémon .
pokémon breeder
── breeders train and mate pokémon in order to raise the best of the best , such as shinies , high ivs , moves , or natures . they also specialize in nutrition for pokémon , and handle the styling as well .
pokémon doctor
── a doctor , but specifically for pokémon . different from a nurse joy , who is actually a chansey’s assistant !
pokévision star
── used primarily as trainer pr videos , they can also be used as promotional tools for performers . headcanon wise , i imagine them to also be similar to tiktok !!
pokémon connoisseur
── primarily located in the unova region , a connoisseur assesses the bond between a trainer and a pokémon , then advises them on how to strengthen that bond . those with shops also help beginner trainers choose a fitting starting pokémon . they are licensed and given badges by the pokémon connoisseur association based on their class , which can be raised after a successful evaluation . there are four classes , the bottom being c for begginners and s for top ranked , expert connoisseurs . a connoisseur may open a shop once they are a class .
operators
── operators provide support to pokémon rangers who work in the field by keeping an eye on them from the ranger base & charging their capture stylers . they train at ranger schools .
mechanics
── mechanics provide support to pokémon rangers who work in the field by studying machinery and repairing capture stylers when they break , among other technical oriented jobs . they train at ranger schools .
gym trainer
── gym trainers are the trainers that battle you prior to a gym leader , specializing in that gym’s type . they often highly respect the gym leader they work for , and take care of mundane tasks in the gym . they’re also like gym leader assistants .
lab assistant
── these researchers typically work in the field for their respective professors , and sometimes are in training / mentees to them in preparation to become a professor themselves .
team villain grunt
── the lowest level in these villain organizations , they aren’t always bad . they can be fun to explore with gray - morality , since in canon , many don’t even know the truth of what their leaders are doing .
farmer
── this covers a wide array of occupations , but i wanted to add it in nonetheless because i so rarely see farmer muses !! your muse could be in dairy specifically , grow berries for different pokémon , etc. !