Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
lighting designer
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
focus stage lights
monitor sociological trends
monitor developments in technology used for design
develop design concept
perform quality control of design during a run
present detailed design proposals
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
supervise plotting of stage lights
follow safety procedures when working at heights
update design results during rehearsals
develop design ideas cooperatively
assess power needs
draw up lighting plan
analyse score
coach staff for running the performance
use communication equipment
work ergonomically
propose improvements to artistic production
take measurements of performance space
verify feasibility
adapt to artists' creative demands
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
research new ideas
understand artistic concepts
analyse the scenography
meet deadlines
analyse a script
safeguard artistic quality of performance
communicate during show
Optional & specialised skills
plot lighting states with automated lights
organise resources for artistic production
work with respect for own safety
draw up artistic production
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
provide documentation
operate a lighting console
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
copyright legislation
adapt artistic plan to location
plot lighting states
install lighting
analyse the need for technical resources
update budget
set up light board
use personal protection equipment
keep personal administration
focus lighting equipment
document your own practice
lead a team
labour legislation
Other matches: lighting director · interior designer · light board operator · production designer · stage machinist
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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.