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
set builder
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
paint sets
finish project within budget
maintain theatre sets
work ergonomically
build set constructions
maintain theatre equipment
manage personal professional development
follow work schedule
work safely with chemicals
understand artistic concepts
prevent fire in a performance environment
use personal protection equipment
keep up with trends
prepare personal work environment
work with respect for own safety
follow safety procedures when working at heights
adapt sets
maintain workshop space
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
adapt to artists' creative demands
work safely with machines
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Optional & specialised skills
define set painting methods
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
keep personal administration
work with the director of photography
organise workshop space
attend rehearsals
work with the lighting crew
support a designer in the developing process
develop professional network
promote yourself
use moulding techniques
define set building methods
perform first fire intervention
work with the camera crew
operate forklift
operate telehandler
photography
manage consumables stock
lighting techniques
plan workshop activity
make set construction drawings
manage technical resources stock
work with prop makers
Other matches: miniature set designer · house builder · coachbuilder · set designer · motor vehicle engine assembler
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.