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
sound designer
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse score
monitor sociological trends
propose improvements to artistic production
develop design ideas cooperatively
record multi-track sound
perform quality control of design during a run
use communication equipment
coach staff for running the performance
mix sound in a live situation
verify feasibility
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
develop design concept
present detailed design proposals
use technical documentation
safeguard artistic quality of performance
adapt to artists' creative demands
operate sound live
research new ideas
meet deadlines
work ergonomically
program sound cues
analyse a script
update design results during rehearsals
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
analyse the scenography
operate an audio mixing console
communicate during show
plan a recording
mix multi-track recordings
monitor developments in technology used for design
Optional & specialised skills
update budget
analyse the need for technical resources
tune up wireless audio systems
adapt artistic plan to location
work with respect for own safety
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
perform technical sound check
set up a multi-track recording
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
use personal protection equipment
labour legislation
organise resources for artistic production
keep personal administration
set up sound reinforcement system
set up basic recording
lead a team
follow safety procedures when working at heights
technically design a sound system
read musical score
record music
perform soundchecks
draw up artistic production
monitor mixing in a live situation
copyright legislation
provide documentation
document your own practice
Other matches: sound editor · sound artist · sound operator · digital media designer · light board operator
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.