From wig and hairpiece maker to mask maker
12 of the 13 essential skills of a mask maker are already essential for a wig and hairpiece maker — about 92% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from wig and hairpiece maker in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 12
- skills carry over
- 1
- would be new
- 92%
- of the target job covered
- 13
- essential skills of a mask maker
What a mask maker does
Mask makers construct, adapt and maintain masks for live performances. They work from sketches, pictures and artistic visions combined with knowledge of the human body to ensure the wearer maximum range of movement. They work in close cooperation with the designers.
What carries over
12 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- keep up with trends
- maintain theatre equipment
- maintain workshop space
- meet deadlines
- prepare personal work environment
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
1 skillsEssential for a mask maker and not for a wig and hairpiece maker. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from wig and hairpiece maker
2 roles- scenic painter12 skills in common
- costume maker12 skills in common
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a mask maker?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.