Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
animation director
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
multimedia systems
adapt to type of media
follow a brief
motion graphics
analyse the need for technical resources
hire new personnel
finish project within budget
graphic design
follow work schedule
manage staff
manage budgets
computer equipment
perform project management
ICT software specifications
manage technical resources stock
Optional & specialised skills
create 3D characters
create 2D painting
develop animations
Adobe Illustrator
manage contracts
Synfig
3D lighting
render 3D images
digital compositing
GIMP (graphics editor software)
graphics editor software
consult with production director
apply 3D imaging techniques
operate 3D computer graphics software
Microsoft Visio
analyse a script
motion capture
manage portfolio
study relationships between characters
create moving images
edit digital moving images
design graphics
SketchBook Pro
create 3D environments
Adobe Photoshop
Other matches: video and motion picture director · animation layout artist · production designer · animator · artistic director
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.