Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
puppet designer
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
sew puppet clothing
analyse a script
study media sources
analyse the scenography
update design results during rehearsals
develop design ideas cooperatively
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
perform quality control of design during a run
research new ideas
adapt to artists' creative demands
present detailed design proposals
develop design concept
safeguard artistic quality of performance
create puppets
monitor sociological trends
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
understand artistic concepts
coach staff for running the performance
propose improvements to artistic production
use communication equipment
design puppets
communicate during show
monitor developments in technology used for design
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
meet deadlines
analyse score
gather reference materials for artwork
verify feasibility
Optional & specialised skills
provide documentation
draw up artistic production
lead a team
document your own practice
update budget
work with respect for own safety
keep personal administration
organise resources for artistic production
use personal protection equipment
copyright legislation
work safely with machines
labour legislation
analyse the need for technical resources
Other matches: puppeteer · stop-motion animator · prop maker · toymaker · user interface designer
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.