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