Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
video technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
set up equipment in a timely manner
work ergonomically
work with respect for own safety
pack electronic equipment
understand artistic concepts
set up cameras
run a projection
keep up with trends
follow safety procedures when working at heights
adapt to artists' creative demands
manage personal professional development
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
set up projection equipment
prepare personal work environment
use personal protection equipment
maintain audiovisual equipment
adjust projector
Optional & specialised skills
maintain system layout for a production
draw up artistic production
manage signoff of an installed system
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
manage technical resources stock
manage consumables stock
develop professional network
safeguard artistic quality of performance
adapt artistic plan to location
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
advise client on technical possibilities
document your own practice
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
keep personal administration
promote yourself
Other matches: audio-visual technician · lighting technician · stage technician · video artist · video 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.