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
dress actors
standard sizing systems for clothing
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
perform costume changeovers
manage personal professional development
understand artistic concepts
work with respect for own safety
adapt to artists' creative demands
safeguard artistic quality of performance
preset costumes
prepare personal work environment
use personal protection equipment
work safely with machines
work ergonomically
Optional & specialised skills
manage consumables stock
develop professional network
prevent fire in a performance environment
advise client on technical possibilities
keep personal administration
work safely with chemicals
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
promote yourself
wash costumes
history of fashion
document your own practice
maintain costumes
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.