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
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
develop prop effects
work with respect for own safety
prepare personal work environment
understand artistic concepts
define prop building methods
finish project within budget
work safely with chemicals
maintain props
use personal protection equipment
follow work schedule
maintain workshop space
prevent fire in a performance environment
work ergonomically
build devices into props
keep up with trends
interpret artistic intentions
work safely with machines
adapt props
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
build props
manage personal professional development
adapt to artists' creative demands
maintain theatre equipment
Optional & specialised skills
plan workshop activity
promote yourself
organise workshop space
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
keep personal administration
manage consumables stock
define prop materials
work with the camera crew
hand props to actors
purchase props
work with the lighting crew
lighting techniques
attend rehearsals
perform first fire intervention
develop professional network
support a designer in the developing process
work safely with stage weapons
manage technical resources stock
photography
draw prop sketches
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
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.