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
puppet designer
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
study media sources
develop design ideas cooperatively
analyse a script
sew puppet clothing
present detailed design proposals
monitor sociological trends
perform quality control of design during a run
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
adapt to artists' creative demands
gather reference materials for artwork
verify feasibility
understand artistic concepts
update design results during rehearsals
safeguard artistic quality of performance
develop design concept
analyse the scenography
create puppets
propose improvements to artistic production
use communication equipment
coach staff for running the performance
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
communicate during show
design puppets
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
analyse score
meet deadlines
research new ideas
monitor developments in technology used for design
Optional & specialised skills
use personal protection equipment
draw up artistic production
analyse the need for technical resources
document your own practice
copyright legislation
lead a team
work with respect for own safety
organise resources for artistic production
provide documentation
work safely with machines
keep personal administration
update budget
labour legislation
Other matches: puppeteer · stop-motion animator · prop maker · toymaker · 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.