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
video designer
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
analyse a script
use communication equipment
use technical documentation
tune a projector
perform quality control of design during a run
edit digital moving images
coach staff for running the performance
safeguard artistic quality of performance
assess power needs
update design results during rehearsals
propose improvements to artistic production
research new ideas
present detailed design proposals
analyse score
develop design ideas cooperatively
verify feasibility
monitor sociological trends
communicate during show
develop design concept
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
work ergonomically
monitor developments in technology used for design
analyse the scenography
run a media server
adapt to artists' creative demands
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
Optional & specialised skills
follow safety procedures when working at heights
draw up artistic production
analyse the need for technical resources
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
provide documentation
use personal protection equipment
document your own practice
labour legislation
organise resources for artistic production
update budget
set up projection equipment
keep personal administration
work with respect for own safety
copyright legislation
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
meet deadlines
adapt artistic plan to location
lead a team
run a projection
cue a performance
Other matches: digital games designer · video operator · digital media designer · lighting director · art director
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.