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The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
212 skills listed by ESCO, 131 of them essential. 212 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 212, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| adapt existing designs to changed circumstances | skill | essential | 3 |
| adapt sets | skill | essential | 3 |
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What this path asks for comes from O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), through the official ISCO-08 to US occupation crosswalk. A competency is essential where O*NET rates it at least 3.5 of 5 in importance.
| adapt to artists' creative demands | 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 |
| assemble visual displays | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess visual impact of displays | skill | essential | 3 |
| attend rehearsals | skill | essential | 3 |
| build miniature sets | skill | essential | 3 |
| build set constructions | skill | essential | 3 |
| carry out cross merchandising | skill | essential | 3 |
| carry out sales analysis | skill | essential | 3 |
| carry out stock rotation | skill | essential | 3 |
| change over props | skill | essential | 3 |
| change window displays | skill | essential | 3 |
| check price accuracy on the shelf | skill | essential | 3 |
| cinematography | skill | essential | 3 |
| coach staff for running the performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| coach team on visual merchandising | skill | essential | 3 |
| collaborate with designers | skill | essential | 3 |
| Collaboration | competency | essential | 3 |
| communicate during show | skill | essential | 3 |
| communicate on merchandise visual display | skill | essential | 3 |
| Communication | competency | essential | 3 |
| conduct costume research | skill | essential | 3 |
| conduct research on trends in design | skill | essential | 3 |
| consult with production director | skill | essential | 3 |
| contextualise artistic work | skill | essential | 3 |
| create mood boards | skill | essential | 3 |
| create new concepts | skill | essential | 3 |
| create set models | skill | essential | 3 |
| define artistic approach | skill | essential | 3 |
| define prop materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| define set materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| define set painting methods | skill | essential | 3 |
| design miniature props | skill | essential | 3 |
| design miniature sets | skill | essential | 3 |
| design props | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop an artistic framework | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop a specific interior design | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design concept | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design ideas cooperatively | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop store design | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop the look of a production | skill | essential | 3 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | essential | 3 |
| draw prop sketches | skill | essential | 3 |
| draw stage layouts | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure client orientation | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure infrastructure accessibility | skill | essential | 3 |
| estimate budget for interior design plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| evaluate spatial information | skill | essential | 3 |
| execute feasibility study | skill | essential | 3 |
| execute visual presentation changes | skill | essential | 3 |
| finish project within budget | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow safety procedures when working at heights | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow work schedule | skill | essential | 3 |
| gather reference materials for artwork | skill | essential | 3 |
| graphic design | skill | essential | 3 |
| guarantee customer satisfaction | skill | essential | 3 |
| have computer literacy | skill | essential | 3 |
| health and safety regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| interpret artistic intentions | skill | essential | 3 |
| interpret floor plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| keep promotions records | skill | essential | 3 |
| keep records of merchandise delivery | skill | essential | 3 |
| keep up with trends | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain an artistic portfolio | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain relationship with customers | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain relationship with suppliers | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain theatre equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain theatre sets | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain workshop space | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage a team | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage budgets | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage portfolio | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage schedule of tasks | skill | essential | 3 |
| materials for interior design | skill | essential | 3 |
| maximise sales revenues | skill | essential | 3 |
| measure interior space | skill | essential | 3 |
| meet building regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| meet deadlines | skill | essential | 3 |
| merchandising techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| model sets | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor art scene developments | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor developments in technology used for design | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor merchandise delivery | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor sociological trends | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor stock movement | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor textile manufacturing developments | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor trends in interior design | skill | essential | 3 |
| negotiate buying conditions | skill | essential | 3 |
| negotiate terms with suppliers | skill | essential | 3 |
| negotiate with suppliers for visual material | skill | essential | 3 |
| paint sets | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform market research | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform project management | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform quality control of design during a run | skill | essential | 3 |
| plan retail space | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare detailed working drawings for interior design | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare personal work environment | skill | essential | 3 |
| present artistic design proposals | skill | essential | 3 |
| preset miniature sets | skill | essential | 3 |
| preset props | skill | essential | 3 |
| prevent fire in a performance environment | skill | essential | 3 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | essential | 3 |
| propose improvements to artistic production | skill | essential | 3 |
| receive key information about projects | skill | essential | 3 |
| research new ideas | skill | essential | 3 |
| room aesthetics | skill | essential | 3 |
| safeguard artistic quality of performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| sales strategies | skill | essential | 3 |
| show diplomacy | skill | essential | 3 |
| sketch set images | skill | essential | 3 |
| stock shelves | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise merchandise displays | skill | essential | 3 |
| transfer designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| translate artistic concepts to technical designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| translate requirements into visual design | skill | essential | 3 |
| understand artistic concepts | skill | essential | 3 |
| update design results during rehearsals | skill | essential | 3 |
| use communication equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use genre painting techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| use personal protection equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use specialised design software | skill | essential | 3 |
| use technical documentation | skill | essential | 3 |
| verify feasibility | skill | essential | 3 |
| visit manufacturers | skill | essential | 3 |
| work ergonomically | 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 | 2 |
| adapt artistic plan to location | skill | desirable | 2 |
| adapt props | skill | desirable | 2 |
| adapt to changing situations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| address problems critically | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise clients on interior design options | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse bestsellers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse the need for technical resources | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assemble the rehearsal set | skill | desirable | 2 |
| build props | skill | desirable | 2 |
| calculate design costs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| collaborate on costume and make-up for performances | skill | desirable | 2 |
| collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| consumer goods industry | skill | desirable | 2 |
| copyright legislation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create solutions to problems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| decide on products to be stocked | skill | desirable | 2 |
| define prop building methods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| define set building methods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design a domotic system in buildings | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design management | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design materials for multimedia campaigns | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design microclimates in buildings | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design space for religious needs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop professional network | skill | desirable | 2 |
| document your own practice | skill | desirable | 2 |
| draw up artistic production | skill | desirable | 2 |
| draw up stage layouts digitally | skill | desirable | 2 |
| drive vehicles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure point of sale material availability | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure safety of mobile electrical systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure stock storage safety | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure visual quality of the set | skill | desirable | 2 |
| environmental design | skill | desirable | 2 |
| film production process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| hand props to actors | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 2 |
| keep personal administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep up-to-date to design industry trends | skill | desirable | 2 |
| labour legislation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| lead a team | skill | desirable | 2 |
| liaise with buyers to plan products for the store | skill | desirable | 2 |
| lighting techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| make set construction drawings | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage consumables stock | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage personal professional development | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage technical resources stock | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mark the stage area | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor stock level | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate forklift | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate telehandler | skill | desirable | 2 |
| organise resources for artistic production | skill | desirable | 2 |
| organise retail sampling events | skill | desirable | 2 |
| organise workshop space | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform first fire intervention | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform procurement processes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| photography | skill | desirable | 2 |
| plan workshop activity | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare the floor for performance | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prevent technical problems with scenic elements | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prevent technical problems with stage equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| price product | skill | desirable | 2 |
| project management principles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| promote sustainable interior design | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prospect new customers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| provide technical documentation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| purchase props | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Self Management | competency | desirable | 2 |
| set sales promotions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| set up equipment in a timely manner | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supervise work on design planning | skill | desirable | 2 |
| support a designer in the developing process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| teamwork principles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| train staff about product features | skill | desirable | 2 |
| trends in fashion | skill | desirable | 2 |
| update budget | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use CAD software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use moulding techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with prop makers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with the camera crew | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with the director of photography | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with the lighting crew | skill | desirable | 2 |