Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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lighting designer
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
draw up lighting plan
develop design concept
safeguard artistic quality of performance
develop design ideas cooperatively
meet deadlines
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
monitor sociological trends
communicate during show
supervise plotting of stage lights
focus stage lights
work ergonomically
understand artistic concepts
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
assess power needs
present detailed design proposals
update design results during rehearsals
verify feasibility
analyse the scenography
take measurements of performance space
follow safety procedures when working at heights
monitor developments in technology used for design
coach staff for running the performance
adapt to artists' creative demands
analyse score
use communication equipment
perform quality control of design during a run
research new ideas
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
analyse a script
propose improvements to artistic production
Optional & specialised skills
labour legislation
organise resources for artistic production
update budget
set up light board
document your own practice
provide documentation
copyright legislation
focus lighting equipment
use personal protection equipment
adapt artistic plan to location
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
keep personal administration
analyse the need for technical resources
operate a lighting console
install lighting
plot lighting states
work with respect for own safety
draw up artistic production
lead a team
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
plot lighting states with automated lights
Other matches: lighting director · interior designer · light board operator · production designer · stage machinist
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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.