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
lighting director
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse a script
personal directing styles
use technical documentation
finish project within budget
health and safety regulations
supervise lighting crew
design lighting
create solutions to problems
consult with production director
read lighting plans
analyse the need for technical resources
lighting techniques
draw up lighting plan
use specialised design software
cinematography
technical drawings
keep up with trends
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Optional & specialised skills
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
create storyboards
manage budgets
attend rehearsals
operate lighting equipment
assess power needs
photography
manage technical resources stock
rig lights
work with the director of photography
focus lighting equipment
work with the camera crew
electricity
operate a lighting console
supervise equipment
check material rescources
use storyboards
film production process
prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
Other matches: director of photography · video and motion picture director · lighting designer · technical director · animation layout artist
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.