# Competences — dresser

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2a6784d7-c457-413d-ba99-e320de11fc98).

## Essential

- **adapt to artists' creative demands** (skill/competence)
- **assist with dressing** (skill/competence)
- **dress actors** (skill/competence)
- **perform costume changeovers** (skill/competence)
- **prepare personal work environment** (skill/competence)
- **preset costumes** (skill/competence)
- **safeguard artistic quality of performance** (skill/competence)
- **standard sizing systems for clothing** (knowledge)
- **translate artistic concepts to technical designs** (skill/competence)
- **understand artistic concepts** (skill/competence)
- **use personal protection equipment** (skill/competence)
- **work ergonomically** (skill/competence)
- **work safely with machines** (skill/competence)
- **work with respect for own safety** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise client on technical possibilities (skill/competence)
- develop professional network (skill/competence)
- document your own practice (skill/competence)
- history of fashion (knowledge)
- keep personal administration (skill/competence)
- maintain costumes (skill/competence)
- manage consumables stock (skill/competence)
- manage personal professional development (skill/competence)
- prevent fire in a performance environment (skill/competence)
- wash costumes (skill/competence)
- work safely with chemicals (skill/competence)
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 7 ads, as of 2026-07-11)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Hard skills

- costume maintenance — **57 %**
- costume construction — **43 %**
- wardrobe management — **29 %**
- sewing — **29 %**
- sewing machine operation — **14 %**
- wardrobe supervision — **14 %**
- wig maintenance — **14 %**
- wardrobe maintenance — **14 %**
- stage work — **14 %**
- costume fitting — **14 %**
- basic hand stitching — **14 %**
- budget tracking — **14 %**
- costume alterations — **14 %**
- costume repairs — **14 %**
- crew evaluation — **14 %**
- fashion knowledge — **14 %**
- garment finishing — **14 %**
- hair and makeup application — **14 %**
- leadership — **14 %**
- load-in/out management — **14 %**
- organizational skills — **14 %**
- pattern alteration — **14 %**
- payroll submission — **14 %**
- fabric manipulation — **14 %**
- quality control — **14 %**

### Responsibilities

- performance support — **29 %**
- costume repair — **29 %**
- costume upkeep — **14 %**
- costume maintenance — **14 %**
- costume organization — **14 %**
- costume preparation — **14 %**
- collaboration with production management — **14 %**
- collection maintenance — **14 %**
- actor hair appointments — **14 %**
- advance planning — **14 %**
- performer dressing — **14 %**
- quick change assistance — **14 %**
- rehearsal attendance — **14 %**
- faculty designer collaboration — **14 %**
- laundry services — **14 %**
- crewing needs identification — **14 %**
- department leadership — **14 %**
- department operations — **14 %**
- departmental spending tracking — **14 %**
- dresser supervision — **14 %**
- equipment purchasing — **14 %**
- student staff collaboration — **14 %**
- tour venue communication — **14 %**
- wardrobe kit preparation — **14 %**
- wardrobe operation handling — **14 %**
- wardrobe process management — **14 %**
- wardrobe setup — **14 %**
- workspace cleaning — **14 %**
- staff management — **14 %**

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