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
puppet designer
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create puppets
update design results during rehearsals
adapt to artists' creative demands
communicate during show
develop design concept
study media sources
use communication equipment
coach staff for running the performance
gather reference materials for artwork
sew puppet clothing
monitor developments in technology used for design
propose improvements to artistic production
understand artistic concepts
design puppets
analyse the scenography
safeguard artistic quality of performance
perform quality control of design during a run
present detailed design proposals
monitor sociological trends
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
analyse score
meet deadlines
research new ideas
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
develop design ideas cooperatively
verify feasibility
analyse a script
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
Optional & specialised skills
work with respect for own safety
use personal protection equipment
labour legislation
keep personal administration
organise resources for artistic production
provide documentation
draw up artistic production
copyright legislation
update budget
lead a team
analyse the need for technical resources
work safely with machines
document your own practice
Other matches: puppeteer · stop-motion animator · prop maker · toymaker · user interface designer
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.