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
dresser
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work ergonomically
manage personal professional development
prepare personal work environment
standard sizing systems for clothing
preset costumes
understand artistic concepts
safeguard artistic quality of performance
work with respect for own safety
dress actors
use personal protection equipment
adapt to artists' creative demands
perform costume changeovers
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
work safely with machines
Optional & specialised skills
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
wash costumes
document your own practice
history of fashion
promote yourself
manage consumables stock
maintain costumes
prevent fire in a performance environment
keep personal administration
advise client on technical possibilities
work safely with chemicals
develop professional network
Other matches: prop maker · set builder · costume attendant · tool and die maker · set 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.