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
set builder
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow work schedule
work safely with chemicals
work ergonomically
manage personal professional development
maintain theatre sets
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
follow safety procedures when working at heights
finish project within budget
understand artistic concepts
maintain theatre equipment
use personal protection equipment
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
adapt sets
paint sets
prevent fire in a performance environment
build set constructions
keep up with trends
maintain workshop space
adapt to artists' creative demands
work with respect for own safety
prepare personal work environment
work safely with machines
Optional & specialised skills
attend rehearsals
define set building methods
organise workshop space
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
manage technical resources stock
develop professional network
operate forklift
lighting techniques
define set painting methods
perform first fire intervention
support a designer in the developing process
make set construction drawings
promote yourself
work with the director of photography
use moulding techniques
plan workshop activity
work with the lighting crew
manage consumables stock
work with the camera crew
keep personal administration
operate telehandler
photography
work with prop makers
Other matches: miniature set designer · house builder · coachbuilder · set designer · motor vehicle engine assembler
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.