Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
prop maker
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage personal professional development
maintain workshop space
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
keep up with trends
finish project within budget
build props
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
maintain theatre equipment
prevent fire in a performance environment
work safely with machines
work ergonomically
follow work schedule
adapt props
maintain props
develop prop effects
define prop building methods
use personal protection equipment
prepare personal work environment
understand artistic concepts
build devices into props
work safely with chemicals
interpret artistic intentions
work with respect for own safety
adapt to artists' creative demands
Optional & specialised skills
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
purchase props
organise workshop space
support a designer in the developing process
define prop materials
attend rehearsals
perform first fire intervention
manage consumables stock
manage technical resources stock
develop professional network
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
keep personal administration
work safely with stage weapons
draw prop sketches
hand props to actors
lighting techniques
work with the lighting crew
promote yourself
work with the camera crew
photography
plan workshop activity
Other matches: costume maker · set builder · miniature set designer · chain making machine operator · casting mould maker
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.