Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
costume designer
ESCO occupation · 41 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
sew textile-based articles
conduct costume research
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
identify target markets for designs
research new ideas
update design results during rehearsals
present detailed design proposals
analyse the scenography
develop design ideas cooperatively
understand artistic concepts
draw up costume patterns
draw up costume sketches
gather reference materials for artwork
safeguard artistic quality of performance
define costume fabrication methods
verify feasibility
examine sample garments
monitor sociological trends
keep up to date on costume design
perform quality control of design during a run
supervise costume workers
work safely with chemicals
communicate during show
propose improvements to artistic production
develop design concept
define costume materials
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
apply fashion trends to footwear and leather goods
select costumes
analyse a script
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
show sample garments
design wearing apparel
analyse score
meet deadlines
coach staff for running the performance
adapt to artists' creative demands
use communication equipment
synthesise clothing with accessories
monitor developments in technology used for design
collaborate with designers
Optional & specialised skills
lead a team
lighting techniques
work with the camera crew
draw up artistic production
copyright legislation
work with the director of photography
organise resources for artistic production
adapt costumes
photography
use CAD software
CAD software
attend rehearsals
document your own practice
labour legislation
follow directions of the artistic director
work with the lighting crew
use personal protection equipment
analyse the need for technical resources
organise costume fittings
collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
keep personal administration
provide documentation
perform costume settings
work with respect for own safety
update budget
Other matches: costume buyer · costume attendant · costume maker · production designer · gunsmith
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.