As a Puppet Designer, you will need to master following:

• 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
• 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
• monitor developments in technology used for design
• monitor sociological trends
• perform quality control of design during a run
• prevent fire in a performance environment
• propose improvements to artistic production
• safeguard artistic quality of performance
• sew puppet clothing
• understand artistic concepts
• update design results during rehearsals
• use communication equipment
• work safely with chemicals

More generally, a puppet designer is also versed in:

• attend rehearsals
• keep up with trends
• meet deadlines
• present artistic design proposals
• research new ideas
• translate artistic concepts to technical designs
• use technical documentation
• verify feasibility
• work ergonomically
• work with respect for own safety

It also helps to know the following:

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