4.6 KiB
4.6 KiB
Competences — set designer
Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/874a2080-a9b6-46a9-8662-c9b7d4208f73).
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)
- create set models (skill/competence)
- define artistic approach (skill/competence)
- define prop materials (skill/competence)
- define set materials (skill/competence)
- design props (skill/competence)
- develop design concept (skill/competence)
- develop design ideas cooperatively (skill/competence)
- develop the look of a production (skill/competence)
- draw prop sketches (skill/competence)
- draw stage layouts (skill/competence)
- gather reference materials for artwork (skill/competence)
- keep up with trends (skill/competence)
- meet deadlines (skill/competence)
- model sets (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)
- present artistic design proposals (skill/competence)
- prevent fire in a performance environment (skill/competence)
- propose improvements to artistic production (skill/competence)
- research new ideas (skill/competence)
- safeguard artistic quality of performance (skill/competence)
- sketch set images (skill/competence)
- understand artistic concepts (skill/competence)
- update design results during rehearsals (skill/competence)
- use communication 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 with respect for own safety (skill/competence)
Optional
- adapt artistic plan to location (skill/competence)
- adapt props (skill/competence)
- analyse the need for technical resources (skill/competence)
- assemble the rehearsal set (skill/competence)
- build props (skill/competence)
- calculate design costs (skill/competence)
- copyright legislation (knowledge)
- define prop building methods (skill/competence)
- define set building methods (skill/competence)
- define set painting methods (skill/competence)
- develop professional network (skill/competence)
- document your own practice (skill/competence)
- draw up artistic production (skill/competence)
- draw up stage layouts digitally (skill/competence)
- ensure visual quality of the set (skill/competence)
- follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
- keep personal administration (skill/competence)
- labour legislation (knowledge)
- lead a team (skill/competence)
- make set construction drawings (skill/competence)
- manage personal professional development (skill/competence)
- mark the stage area (skill/competence)
- organise resources for artistic production (skill/competence)
- paint sets (skill/competence)
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements (skill/competence)
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment (skill/competence)
- prospect new customers (skill/competence)
- provide technical documentation (skill/competence)
- purchase props (skill/competence)
- set up equipment in a timely manner (skill/competence)
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs (skill/competence)
- update budget (skill/competence)
- use personal protection equipment (skill/competence)
- work safely with machines (skill/competence)
Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 22 ads, as of 2026-07-19)
Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.
Hard skills
- set design — 59 %
- scenic design — 36 %
- rendering — 32 %
- build plan creation — 18 %
Responsibilities
- production meeting attendance — 23 %