graphic design
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
digital
Sign makers design and develop signs for a variety of uses such as flyers, traffic signs, billboards and business signs. They use different materials and techniques and if necessary they install the sign on site. Furthermore they also perform maintenance and repairs.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencescollaborate with designers
Communicate and collaborate with fellow designers in order to coordinate new products and designs.
design package
Develop and design the form and structure of a product's package.
develop design concept
Research information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff members, in order to develop design concepts and plan productions.
develop design ideas cooperatively
Share and develop design ideas with the artistic team. Conceptualise new ideas independently and with others. Present your idea, gain feedback and take it into account. Make sure the design fits with the work of other designers.
monitor developments in technology used for design
Identify and explore recent developments in technology and materials used in the live performance industry, in order to create an up-to-date technical background for one’s personal design work.
perform quality control of design during a run
Control and ensure the quality of design results during a run.
Cross-sector
7 competencesapply numeracy skills
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
conduct research on trends in design
Conduct research on present and future evolutions and trends in design, and associated target market features.
develop creative ideas
Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.
develop design plans
Develop design plans by using computer-aided-design (CAD); work in accordance with budget estimates; organise and conduct meetings with clients.
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draw design sketches
Create rough pictures to assist in creating and communicating design concepts.
plan new packaging designs
Come up with new ideas concerning the size, shape and colour of packaging.
present artistic design proposals
Prepare and present detailed design suggestions for a specific production to a mixed group of people, including technical, artistic and management staff.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmaintenance of printing machines
Upkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.
types of moulded fibres
Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of moulded fibres such as thickwall, transfer moulded, thermoformed, and processed fibre types.
Cross-sector
3 competencesprinting media
Specific techniques related to various printing surfaces such plastics, metal, glass, textiles, wood, and paper.
printing techniques
The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.
types of paint
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescut glass
Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.
operate monogram-printing device
Set up and operate monogram-printing device to print brand on cigarette paper at specified position.
paint ship decks
Detect and remove rust using primers and sealants; paint vessel decks to fend off oxidation process.
process man-made fibres
Converting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.
Cross-sector
7 competencescollaborate in the development of marketing strategies
Work together with a group of professionals to develop marketing strategies performing market analysis and financial viability while staying aligned with the company's goals.
follow safety procedures when working at heights
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
prepare equipment for textile printing
Manufacture screens and prepare printing paste. Use tools and equipment associated with screen printing. Select screen types and mesh for appropriate substrates. Develop, dry and finish screen image. Prepare screens, test screens and printed quality.
supervise work on design planning
Supervise the work in progress at the design stage and on site.
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.
translate requirements into visual design
Develop visual design from given specifications and requirements, based on the analysis of the scope and target audience. Create a visual representation of ideas such as logos, website graphics, digital games and layouts.
digital