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Competences — stunt performer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/84f20f5d-149a-4512-b319-18a81d3d6026).

Essential

  • adapt to type of media (skill/competence)
  • analyse own performance (skill/competence)
  • attend rehearsals (skill/competence)
  • collaborate on costume and make-up for performances (skill/competence)
  • express yourself physically (skill/competence)
  • follow directions of the artistic director (skill/competence)
  • follow time cues (skill/competence)
  • follow work schedule (skill/competence)
  • harmonise body movements (skill/competence)
  • manage feedback (skill/competence)
  • perform stunts (skill/competence)
  • study media sources (skill/competence)
  • study roles from scripts (skill/competence)
  • work with an artistic team (skill/competence)
  • work with respect for own safety (skill/competence)
  • work with the camera crew (skill/competence)
  • work with the lighting crew (skill/competence)

Optional

  • acting techniques (knowledge)
  • adapt fighting techniques for performance (skill/competence)
  • adapt to acting roles (skill/competence)
  • analyse your fight discipline expertise (skill/competence)
  • communicate expectations of fight actions (skill/competence)
  • drive vehicles (skill/competence)
  • film production process (knowledge)
  • interact safely with animals (skill/competence)
  • interact with fellow actors (skill/competence)
  • learn the choreographic material (skill/competence)
  • lighting techniques (knowledge)
  • obtain relevant licenses (skill/competence)
  • organise rehearsals (skill/competence)
  • perform dances (skill/competence)
  • perform improvisation (skill/competence)
  • perform risk analysis (skill/competence)
  • perform with motion capture equipment (skill/competence)
  • photography (knowledge)
  • practice dance moves (skill/competence)
  • practice martial arts (skill/competence)
  • practise extreme sports (skill/competence)
  • prepare rehearsals (skill/competence)
  • ride horses (skill/competence)
  • search for a suitable filming location (skill/competence)
  • self-promote (skill/competence)
  • sword fighting (knowledge)
  • use firearms (skill/competence)
  • work with prop makers (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 5 ads, as of 2026-07-20)

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

Hard skills

  • stunt performance — 100 %
  • fight choreography — 40 %
  • hand-to-hand combat — 40 %
  • acting — 20 %
  • music performance — 20 %
  • horseback riding — 20 %
  • physical restraint — 20 %
  • risk assessment — 20 %
  • set safety — 20 %
  • singing — 20 %
  • stunt coordination — 20 %
  • dancing — 20 %

Responsibilities

  • supervision — 20 %
  • thrilling guest experience contribution — 20 %
  • safety management — 20 %
  • sequence design — 20 %
  • riding — 20 %
  • multiple performances per day — 20 %
  • outdoor performance — 20 %
  • performing fight scenes — 20 %
  • performing in makeup — 20 %
  • coordination — 20 %
  • horse handling — 20 %