Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
set designer
ESCO occupation · 32 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform quality control of design during a run
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
define set materials
monitor developments in technology used for design
use technical documentation
prevent fire in a performance environment
analyse the scenography
use communication equipment
safeguard artistic quality of performance
draw stage layouts
propose improvements to artistic production
create set models
coach staff for running the performance
adapt to artists' creative demands
define prop materials
sketch set images
develop design concept
develop design ideas cooperatively
analyse score
draw prop sketches
present detailed design proposals
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
analyse a script
monitor sociological trends
research new ideas
communicate during show
update design results during rehearsals
meet deadlines
work ergonomically
understand artistic concepts
model sets
verify feasibility
Optional & specialised skills
document your own practice
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
ensure visual quality of the set
keep personal administration
work safely with machines
purchase props
analyse the need for technical resources
adapt artistic plan to location
prevent technical problems with stage equipment
mark the information from the ground plans on the stage area
make set construction drawings
use personal protection equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
organise resources for artistic production
paint sets
define prop building methods
update budget
work with respect for own safety
draw up artistic production
copyright legislation
build props
labour legislation
define set building methods
adapt props
provide documentation
lead a team
prevent technical problems with scenic elements
Other matches: miniature set designer · costume designer · set builder · production designer · 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.