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
make-up artist
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure continuity in the styling of artists
art history
follow directions of the artistic director
skin types
prepare personal work environment
manage personal professional development
finish project within budget
work safely with chemicals
make up performing artists
define artistic approach
analyse the need for technical resources
analyse a script
cosmetics
safeguard artistic quality of performance
make-up techniques
determine skin type
gather reference materials for artwork
work with respect for own safety
follow work schedule
contextualise artistic work
adapt to artists' creative demands
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
understand artistic concepts
repair prostheses
perform quick make-up changeovers
work ergonomically
test make-up
Optional & specialised skills
decide on make-up process
develop artistic project budgets
work with the camera crew
draft styling schedule
photography
lighting techniques
develop educational resources
maintain prostheses
participate in artistic mediation activities
develop educational activities
develop professional network
prevent fire in a performance environment
repair wigs
draw make-up sketches
advise client on technical possibilities
keep personal administration
work with the director of photography
design make-up effects
attend rehearsals
work with the lighting crew
document your own practice
present exhibition
plan art educational activities
create lifecasts
promote yourself
apply body paint
manage consumables stock
Other matches: make-up and hair designer · hair stylist · wig and hairpiece maker · jewellery designer · community 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.