ISCO Specialization 2163.1.7 Puppet Designer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Coach Staff For Running The Performance
- Develop Design Ideas Cooperatively
- Translate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs
- Gather Reference Materials For Artwork
- Create Puppets
- Study Media Sources
- Understand Artistic Concepts
- Update Design Results During Rehearsals
- Use Communication Equipment
- Analyse The Artistic Concept Based On Stage Actions
- Propose Improvements To Artistic Production
- Adapt Existing Designs To Changed Circumstances
- Monitor Developments In Technology Used For Design
- Safeguard Artistic Quality Of Performance
- Research New Ideas
- Present Detailed Design Proposals
- Sew Puppet Clothing
- Adapt To Artists' Creative Demands
- Communicate During Show
- Analyse The Scenography
- Design Puppets
- Analyse Score
- Analyse A Script
- Develop Design Concept
- Meet Deadlines
- Perform Quality Control Of Design During A Run
- Monitor Sociological Trends
- Verify Feasibility
Optional Skills
- Update Budget
- Organise Resources For Artistic Production
- Provide Documentation
- Lead A Team
- Labour Legislation
- Keep Personal Administration
- Work With Respect For Own Safety
- Draw Up Artistic Production
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Analyse The Need For Technical Resources
- Document Your Own Practice
- Copyright Legislation
- Work Safely With Machines
Alternative Names
- Puppet Creator
- Puppet Designer And Builder
- Puppet Designer/Maker
- Puppet Designer & Maker
- Puppet Builder
- Puppet Maker
- Puppet Designer And Maker
- Puppet Designer & Builder
