Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
light board operator
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 34 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
manage personal professional development
perform quality control of design during a run
plot lighting states with automated lights
draw up artistic production
prepare personal work environment
understand artistic concepts
work with respect for own safety
use technical documentation
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
support a designer in the developing process
interact with actions on stage
adapt artistic plan to location
set up equipment in a timely manner
safeguard artistic quality of performance
interpret artistic intentions
plot lighting states
use personal protection equipment
communicate during show
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
set up light board
use communication equipment
keep up with trends
adapt to artists' creative demands
light a show
draw up lighting plan
organise resources for artistic production
operate a lighting console
work ergonomically
Optional & specialised skills
maintain dimmer equipment
focus lighting equipment
rig automated lights
install lighting
rig lights
monitor developments in technology used for design
coach staff for running the performance
assess power needs
follow safety procedures when working at heights
cue a performance
operate dimmer equipment
maintain system layout for a production
assemble performance equipment
lead a team
keep personal administration
update design results during rehearsals
focus stage lights
promote yourself
advise client on technical possibilities
maintain lighting equipment
document your own practice
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
manage technical resources stock
perform first fire intervention
plan teamwork
store performance equipment
de-rig electronic equipment
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
develop professional network
pack electronic equipment
maintain automated lighting equipment
prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
provide documentation
distribute control signals
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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.