Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
prop maker
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work ergonomically
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
finish project within budget
adapt to artists' creative demands
use personal protection equipment
work safely with machines
maintain props
manage personal professional development
interpret artistic intentions
work with respect for own safety
build props
keep up with trends
develop prop effects
prevent fire in a performance environment
understand artistic concepts
follow work schedule
work safely with chemicals
maintain theatre equipment
adapt props
prepare personal work environment
define prop building methods
build devices into props
maintain workshop space
Optional & specialised skills
promote yourself
define prop materials
support a designer in the developing process
work with the camera crew
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
keep personal administration
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
organise workshop space
draw prop sketches
purchase props
hand props to actors
work safely with stage weapons
lighting techniques
manage technical resources stock
plan workshop activity
develop professional network
manage consumables stock
work with the lighting crew
photography
attend rehearsals
perform first fire intervention
Other matches: costume maker · set builder · miniature set designer · chain making machine operator · casting mould maker
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.