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
photographer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 35 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
set up photographic equipment
test photographic equipment
operate a camera
create artificial light
create digital images
develop an artistic framework
maintain photographic equipment
prepare personal work environment
determine image composition
select photos
select photographic equipment
set up cameras
develop visual elements
license photo usage
select auxiliary equipment for photographic work
Optional & specialised skills
advise customers on photography
conduct extensive international travel
attend events
edit negatives
prepare digital art for master photograph
advertising techniques
digital marketing techniques
develop educational activities
care for food aesthetic
art collections
communicate with youth
develop artistic project budgets
mount photos
brand marketing techniques
landscape architecture
direct photographic workers
wildlife
research new photographic procedures
scan photos
organise product display
architectural design
edit photographs
handle art
measure light levels
sporting events
set up photographic exhibitions
create infrared imagery
collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
social media marketing techniques
use photographic equipment
swim
select camera apertures
develop film
home decoration techniques
load film
Other matches: photojournalist · photographic developer · fashion model · picture editor · photography shop manager
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.