puppet designer

Puppet designers design and create puppets and manipulable objects for performers. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. Puppet designers make puppets and manipulable objects out of a variety of materials, and may build robotic elements into them. Puppet designers sometimes also work as autonomous artists, creating outside a performance context.

Scope note

Excludes puppeteer. Excludes design of industrial production puppets.

Alternative Labels

puppet builder

puppet creator

puppet designer

puppet designer & builder

puppet designer & maker

puppet designer/maker

puppet designer and builder

puppet designer and maker

puppet maker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt existing designs to changed circumstances adapt to artists' creative demands analyse a script analyse score analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions analyse the scenography attend rehearsals coach staff for running the performance communicate during show conduct costume research contextualise artistic work create puppets define artistic approach design puppets develop design concept develop design ideas cooperatively gather reference materials for artwork keep up with trends meet deadlines monitor developments in technology used for design monitor sociological trends perform quality control of design during a run present artistic design proposals prevent fire in a performance environment propose improvements to artistic production research new ideas safeguard artistic quality of performance sew puppet clothing translate artistic concepts to technical designs understand artistic concepts update design results during rehearsals use communication equipment use technical documentation verify feasibility work ergonomically work safely with chemicals work with respect for own safety

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse the need for technical resources calculate design costs develop professional network document your own practice draw up artistic production keep personal administration lead a team manage personal professional development organise resources for artistic production prospect new customers provide documentation update budget use personal protection equipment use specialised design software work safely with machines work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision

Optional Knowledge

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/07c2287f-3caa-4128-b7c8-59801084d931

Status

released

Occupations

puppet designer

Description

Skills & Competences

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