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
prop master/prop mistress
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure visual quality of the set
work with respect for own safety
preset props
work safely with machines
manage stage effects
manage personal professional development
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
maintain props
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
adapt props
set up props in a timely manner
develop prop effects
build devices into props
design props
prepare stage effects
prepare personal work environment
safeguard artistic quality of performance
define prop building methods
understand artistic concepts
organise resources for artistic production
prevent fire in a performance environment
change over props
use technical documentation
use personal protection equipment
work ergonomically
adapt to artists' creative demands
Optional & specialised skills
modify scenic elements during performance
obtain stage weapon permits
keep personal administration
mark the information from the ground plans on the stage area
purchase props
plan weapon use on stage
document your own practice
advise client on technical possibilities
draw prop sketches
plan pyrotechnical effects
promote yourself
assemble scenic elements on stage
develop professional network
store pyrotechnical materials
define prop materials
obtain pyrotechnic permits
store performance equipment
store stage weapons
assemble performance equipment
manage consumables stock
purchase stage weapons
operate pyrotechnical control
prepare stage weapons
perform first fire intervention
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
work safely with stage weapons
maintain stage weapons
work safely with chemicals
Other matches: dresser · prop maker · costume maker · dance teacher · set buyer
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.