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The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
356 skills listed by ESCO, 194 of them essential. 356 are in our skills list and linked; we measure a match on those. ESCO gives no levels, so we ask for level 3 on an essential skill and 2 on the rest.
Occupation: ISCO-08 occupations (International Labour Organization). Skills: This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission (v1.2.1, CC BY 4.0), modified by CareersMatch.
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Showing 10 of 356, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| adapt existing designs to changed circumstances | skill | essential | 3 |
| adapt to artists' creative demands | skill | essential | 3 |
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| adapt to new design materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| adjust jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| advanced materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| aesthetics | skill | essential | 3 |
| align components | skill | essential | 3 |
| alter wearing apparel | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse a script | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse music score | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse the scenography | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse types of footwear | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply development process to footwear design | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply fashion trends to footwear and leather goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| art history | skill | essential | 3 |
| attend design meetings | skill | essential | 3 |
| attend rehearsals | skill | essential | 3 |
| braiding technology | skill | essential | 3 |
| build a product's physical model | skill | essential | 3 |
| build jewellery models | skill | essential | 3 |
| CADD software | skill | essential | 3 |
| CAD software | skill | essential | 3 |
| calculate value of gems | skill | essential | 3 |
| CAM software | skill | essential | 3 |
| cast jewellery metal | skill | essential | 3 |
| challenging issues in the textile industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| clean jewellery pieces | skill | essential | 3 |
| coach staff for running the performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions | skill | essential | 3 |
| collaborate with designers | skill | essential | 3 |
| communicate commercial and technical issues in foreign languages | skill | essential | 3 |
| communicate during show | skill | essential | 3 |
| Communication | competency | essential | 3 |
| conduct costume research | skill | essential | 3 |
| conduct research on trends in design | skill | essential | 3 |
| conduct textile testing operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| consult with design team | skill | essential | 3 |
| contextualise artistic work | skill | essential | 3 |
| copyright legislation | skill | essential | 3 |
| create a product's virtual model | skill | essential | 3 |
| create jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| create mood boards | skill | essential | 3 |
| create patterns for footwear | skill | essential | 3 |
| create puppets | skill | essential | 3 |
| create technical sketches for footwear | skill | essential | 3 |
| cut gem stones | skill | essential | 3 |
| decorate textile articles | skill | essential | 3 |
| define artistic approach | skill | essential | 3 |
| define costume fabrication methods | skill | essential | 3 |
| define costume materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| design management | skill | essential | 3 |
| design original furniture | skill | essential | 3 |
| design principles | skill | essential | 3 |
| design puppets | skill | essential | 3 |
| design scale models | skill | essential | 3 |
| design warp knit fabrics | skill | essential | 3 |
| design wearing apparel | skill | essential | 3 |
| design weft knitted fabrics | skill | essential | 3 |
| design woven fabrics | skill | essential | 3 |
| design yarns | skill | essential | 3 |
| determine suitability of materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop an artistic framework | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design concept | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design ideas cooperatively | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop footwear and leather goods marketing plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop footwear collection | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop jewellery designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop leather goods collection | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop product design | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop specifications of technical textiles | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop textile colouring recipes | skill | essential | 3 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | essential | 3 |
| distinguish accessories | skill | essential | 3 |
| distinguish fabrics | skill | essential | 3 |
| draft design specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| draw design sketches | skill | essential | 3 |
| draw sketches to develop textile articles | skill | essential | 3 |
| draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares | skill | essential | 3 |
| draw up costume sketches | skill | essential | 3 |
| dyeing technology | skill | essential | 3 |
| engineering principles | skill | essential | 3 |
| engineering processes | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure conformance to jewel design specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| ergonomics | skill | essential | 3 |
| ergonomics in footwear and leather goods design | skill | essential | 3 |
| examine gems | skill | essential | 3 |
| execute analytical mathematical calculations | skill | essential | 3 |
| fasten components | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow a brief | skill | essential | 3 |
| footwear and leather goods marketing planning | skill | essential | 3 |
| footwear components | skill | essential | 3 |
| footwear creation process | skill | essential | 3 |
| footwear manufacturing technology | skill | essential | 3 |
| footwear materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| footwear quality | skill | essential | 3 |
| gather reference materials for artwork | skill | essential | 3 |
| green automotive technologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| health and safety in the textile industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| heat jewellery metals | skill | essential | 3 |
| history of fashion | skill | essential | 3 |
| identify target markets for designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| implement footwear marketing plan | skill | essential | 3 |
| industrial design | skill | essential | 3 |
| innovate in footwear and leather goods industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| keep up to date on costume design | skill | essential | 3 |
| keep up with trends | skill | essential | 3 |
| last types | skill | essential | 3 |
| leather goods components | skill | essential | 3 |
| leather goods manufacturing processes | skill | essential | 3 |
| leather goods materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| leather goods quality | skill | essential | 3 |
| liaise with engineers | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain work standards | skill | essential | 3 |
| make technical drawings of fashion pieces | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage briefs for clothing manufacturing | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacturing processes | skill | essential | 3 |
| mark designs on metal pieces | skill | essential | 3 |
| material mechanics | skill | essential | 3 |
| mathematics | skill | essential | 3 |
| measure yarn count | skill | essential | 3 |
| mechanics | skill | essential | 3 |
| mechanics of motor vehicles | skill | essential | 3 |
| meet deadlines | skill | essential | 3 |
| modify textile designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor art scene developments | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor developments in technology used for design | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor exhibition designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor sociological trends | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor textile manufacturing developments | skill | essential | 3 |
| mount stones in jewels | skill | essential | 3 |
| nonwoven machine technology | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate precision measuring equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform ideation activities | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform market research | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform market research in footwear | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform pattern grading | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform quality control of design during a run | skill | essential | 3 |
| physics | skill | essential | 3 |
| portfolio management in textile manufacturing | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare equipment for textile printing | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare leather goods samples | skill | essential | 3 |
| present artistic design proposals | skill | essential | 3 |
| prevent fire in a performance environment | skill | essential | 3 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | essential | 3 |
| produce textile designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| produce textile samples | skill | essential | 3 |
| properties of textile materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| propose improvements to artistic production | skill | essential | 3 |
| quality standards | skill | essential | 3 |
| read engineering drawings | skill | essential | 3 |
| read standard blueprints | skill | essential | 3 |
| record jewel processing time | skill | essential | 3 |
| record jewel weight | skill | essential | 3 |
| reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing | skill | essential | 3 |
| repair jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| research and development in textiles | skill | essential | 3 |
| research new ideas | skill | essential | 3 |
| safeguard artistic quality of performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| seek innovation in current practices | skill | essential | 3 |
| select costumes | skill | essential | 3 |
| select gems for jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| select metals for jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| Self Management | competency | essential | 3 |
| sew puppet clothing | skill | essential | 3 |
| sketch leather goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| smoothen rough jewel parts | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise costume workers | skill | essential | 3 |
| textile chemistry | skill | essential | 3 |
| textile marketing techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| textile printing technology | skill | essential | 3 |
| textile techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| textile technologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| trade in jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| transfer designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| translate artistic concepts to technical designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| understand artistic concepts | skill | essential | 3 |
| update design results during rehearsals | skill | essential | 3 |
| use CAD software | skill | essential | 3 |
| use CAM software | skill | essential | 3 |
| use communication equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use communication techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| use digital illustration techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| use IT tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| use jewellery equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use specialised design software | skill | essential | 3 |
| use technical documentation | skill | essential | 3 |
| use textile finishing machine technologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| use textile technique for hand-made products | skill | essential | 3 |
| use traditional illustration techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| vehicle manufacturing process | skill | essential | 3 |
| verify feasibility | skill | essential | 3 |
| work ergonomically | skill | essential | 3 |
| work in textile manufacturing teams | skill | essential | 3 |
| work safely with chemicals | skill | essential | 3 |
| work safely with machines | skill | essential | 3 |
| work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision | skill | essential | 3 |
| work with respect for own safety | skill | essential | 3 |
| Adaptability | competency | desirable | 3 |
| Collaboration | competency | desirable | 3 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 3 |
| 3D body scanning technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| 3D modelling | skill | desirable | 2 |
| 3D printing process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| adapt costumes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| adjust engineering designs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advanced driver assistant systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse clothing 3d prototypes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse costume sketches | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse production processes for improvement | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse scanned data of the body | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse stress resistance of products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse supply chain strategies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse the need for technical resources | skill | desirable | 2 |
| anticipate change in car technology | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apparel manufacturing technology | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply 3D imaging techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply desktop publishing techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assemble final product | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assess conservation needs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assess operating cost | skill | desirable | 2 |
| battery design | skill | desirable | 2 |
| build miniature sets | skill | desirable | 2 |
| build props | skill | desirable | 2 |
| CAD for footwear | skill | desirable | 2 |
| CAD for garment manufacturing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| calculate design costs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| calculate materials to build equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| casting processes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ceramic ware | skill | desirable | 2 |
| check quality of products in textile production line | skill | desirable | 2 |
| collaborate with engineers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| computer simulation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| conduct performance tests | skill | desirable | 2 |
| control textile process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| coordinate manufacturing production activities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cost management | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create 2D painting | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create 3D CAD footwear prototypes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create patterns for garments | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create set models | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create smooth wood surface | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create solutions to problems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cut fabrics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| defense system | skill | desirable | 2 |
| define specifications for clothing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design 2D pattern for footwear 3D visualisation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design materials for multimedia campaigns | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design miniature sets | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design package | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design props | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design prototypes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| determine production feasibility | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop artistic educational activities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop artistic project budgets | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop drama production process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop educational resources | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop professional network | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop the look of a production | skill | desirable | 2 |
| document your own practice | skill | desirable | 2 |
| draw blueprints | skill | desirable | 2 |
| draw up artistic production | skill | desirable | 2 |
| draw up artists' measurements | skill | desirable | 2 |
| draw up costume patterns | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electricity | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electronics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| embroider fabrics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| estimate duration of work | skill | desirable | 2 |
| e-tailoring | skill | desirable | 2 |
| evaluate garment quality | skill | desirable | 2 |
| evaluate textile characteristics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| examine engineering principles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| examine sample garments | skill | desirable | 2 |
| fabric spreading in the fashion industry | skill | desirable | 2 |
| finish plastic products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| finish processing of man-made fibres | skill | desirable | 2 |
| grade patterns for wearing apparel | skill | desirable | 2 |
| human-robot collaboration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| hydraulics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| identify customer's needs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| industrial engineering | skill | desirable | 2 |
| inspect wearing apparel products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| jewellery processes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep personal administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| knitting machine technology | skill | desirable | 2 |
| labour legislation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| lead a team | skill | desirable | 2 |
| lighting techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| make architectural mock-ups | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage contracts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage personal professional development | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manipulate metal | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manipulate plaster | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manipulate plastic | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manual cutting processes for leather | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manual draughting techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacture braided products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacture personal protective equipment made of textile | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacture wearing apparel products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of children clothing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of made-up textile articles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of wearing apparel | skill | desirable | 2 |
| marker making | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mix paint | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor production developments | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor technology trends | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate 2D CAD for footwear | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate 3D computer graphics software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate computerised control systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate garment manufacturing machines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| organise costume fittings | skill | desirable | 2 |
| organise resources for artistic production | skill | desirable | 2 |
| participate in artistic mediation activities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform physical stress tests on models | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform process control in the wearing apparel industry | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform project management | skill | desirable | 2 |
| photography | skill | desirable | 2 |
| plan art educational activities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| plan event marketing for promotional campaigns | skill | desirable | 2 |
| pleat fabrics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| pneumatics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare footwear samples | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare production prototypes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| present exhibition | skill | desirable | 2 |
| printing materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| produce sustainable products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prospect new customers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| provide technical documentation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| select design elements | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sew pieces of fabric | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sew textile-based articles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| smooth burred surfaces | skill | desirable | 2 |
| standard sizing systems for clothing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| synthetic natural environment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend CNC laser cutting machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend CNC milling machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| test physical properties of textiles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| textile finishing technology | skill | desirable | 2 |
| think creatively about jewellery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of glazing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of packaging materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of toy materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| update budget | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use 3D scanners for clothing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use CADD software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use CAD for heels | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use CAD for lasts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use CAD for soles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use CAE software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use manual draughting techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use painting equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use personal protection equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use spreadsheets software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use technical drawing software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use warp knitting technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use warp preparation technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use weaving machine technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| vehicle-to-everything technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with the director of photography | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with the lighting crew | skill | desirable | 2 |
| write manuals | skill | desirable | 2 |
| write stress-strain analysis reports | skill | desirable | 2 |