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
set builder
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work with respect for own safety
understand artistic concepts
follow safety procedures when working at heights
adapt sets
build set constructions
prepare personal work environment
work ergonomically
paint sets
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
maintain theatre equipment
keep up with trends
work safely with chemicals
follow work schedule
finish project within budget
use personal protection equipment
adapt to artists' creative demands
maintain workshop space
manage personal professional development
maintain theatre sets
prevent fire in a performance environment
work safely with machines
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Optional & specialised skills
lighting techniques
operate forklift
manage consumables stock
work with the director of photography
develop professional network
manage technical resources stock
organise workshop space
plan workshop activity
keep personal administration
work with the lighting crew
perform first fire intervention
work with prop makers
promote yourself
attend rehearsals
work with the camera crew
define set painting methods
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
photography
make set construction drawings
use moulding techniques
define set building methods
operate telehandler
support a designer in the developing process
Other matches: miniature set designer · house builder · coachbuilder · set designer · motor vehicle engine assembler
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.