# Competences — production designer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4d4b243f-6c3b-48c3-a564-2e7f2d592a3c).

## Essential

- **adapt designers’ work to the performance venue** (skill/competence)
- **analyse a script** (skill/competence)
- **analyse logistic needs** (skill/competence)
- **CAD software** (knowledge)
- **conduct research on trends in design** (skill/competence)
- **consult with production director** (skill/competence)
- **create production schedules** (skill/competence)
- **develop design concept** (skill/competence)
- **develop the look of a production** (skill/competence)
- **estimate duration of work** (skill/competence)
- **film production process** (knowledge)
- **manage budgets** (skill/competence)
- **manage staff** (skill/competence)
- **provide input to collaborators to guide their work** (skill/competence)
- **supervise costume workers** (skill/competence)
- **use CAD software** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- arrange permits (skill/competence)
- assess production needs to plan a production schedule (skill/competence)
- attend rehearsals (skill/competence)
- collaborate on costume and make-up for performances (skill/competence)
- create set models (skill/competence)
- design lighting (skill/competence)
- design props (skill/competence)
- develop a specific interior design (skill/competence)
- draw design sketches (skill/competence)
- ensure visual quality of the set (skill/competence)
- lighting techniques (knowledge)
- make film shooting schedule (skill/competence)
- make photographic storyboards (skill/competence)
- make set construction drawings (skill/competence)
- photography (knowledge)
- recruit employees (skill/competence)
- search for a suitable filming location (skill/competence)
- select costumes (skill/competence)
- use storyboards (skill/competence)
- work with the camera crew (skill/competence)
- work with the director of photography (skill/competence)
- work with the lighting crew (skill/competence)