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