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Competences — pyrotechnic designer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a0ebd342-8f89-4947-893d-fee9468cf001).

Essential

  • adapt existing designs to changed circumstances (skill/competence)
  • adapt to artists' creative demands (skill/competence)
  • analyse a script (skill/competence)
  • analyse music score (skill/competence)
  • analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions (skill/competence)
  • analyse the scenography (skill/competence)
  • attend rehearsals (skill/competence)
  • coach staff for running the performance (skill/competence)
  • communicate during show (skill/competence)
  • conduct costume research (skill/competence)
  • contextualise artistic work (skill/competence)
  • define artistic approach (skill/competence)
  • develop design concept (skill/competence)
  • develop design ideas cooperatively (skill/competence)
  • keep up with trends (skill/competence)
  • meet deadlines (skill/competence)
  • monitor developments in technology used for design (skill/competence)
  • monitor sociological trends (skill/competence)
  • perform quality control of design during a run (skill/competence)
  • plan pyrotechnical effects (skill/competence)
  • present artistic design proposals (skill/competence)
  • prevent fire in a performance environment (skill/competence)
  • promote health and safety (skill/competence)
  • propose improvements to artistic production (skill/competence)
  • research new ideas (skill/competence)
  • safeguard artistic quality of performance (skill/competence)
  • translate artistic concepts to technical designs (skill/competence)
  • understand artistic concepts (skill/competence)
  • update design results during rehearsals (skill/competence)
  • use communication equipment (skill/competence)
  • use personal protection equipment (skill/competence)
  • use specialised design software (skill/competence)
  • use technical documentation (skill/competence)
  • verify feasibility (skill/competence)
  • work ergonomically (skill/competence)
  • work safely with chemicals (skill/competence)
  • work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision (skill/competence)
  • work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment (skill/competence)
  • work with respect for own safety (skill/competence)

Optional

  • analyse the need for technical resources (skill/competence)
  • build pyrotechnical devices (skill/competence)
  • calculate design costs (skill/competence)
  • copyright legislation (knowledge)
  • develop professional network (skill/competence)
  • document your own practice (skill/competence)
  • draw up artistic production (skill/competence)
  • follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
  • keep personal administration (skill/competence)
  • labour legislation (knowledge)
  • lead a team (skill/competence)
  • manage personal professional development (skill/competence)
  • obtain pyrotechnic permits (skill/competence)
  • operate pyrotechnical control (skill/competence)
  • organise resources for artistic production (skill/competence)
  • perform first fire intervention (skill/competence)
  • prospect new customers (skill/competence)
  • provide technical documentation (skill/competence)
  • set up equipment in a timely manner (skill/competence)
  • set up pyrotechnical equipment (skill/competence)
  • store pyrotechnical materials (skill/competence)
  • test pyrotechnical effects (skill/competence)
  • update budget (skill/competence)
  • work safely with machines (skill/competence)
  • write risk assessment on performing arts production (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 8 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

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

Hard skills

  • creative direction — 88 %
  • project management — 88 %
  • pyrotechnics design — 88 %
  • show design — 88 %
  • special effects design — 88 %
  • technical practicality — 88 %
  • technical event production — 12 %
  • safety compliance — 12 %
  • pyrotechnic show delivery — 12 %
  • event planning — 12 %

Responsibilities

  • innovation driving — 88 %
  • onsite planning — 88 %
  • creative leadership — 88 %
  • concept development — 88 %
  • safety collaboration — 88 %
  • technician mentoring — 88 %
  • design execution — 88 %
  • show delivery — 12 %
  • show planning — 12 %
  • compliance assurance — 12 %