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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)

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 %