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
animator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
motion graphics
analyse a script
create moving images
multimedia systems
finish project within budget
develop animations
adapt to type of media
computer equipment
ICT software specifications
study media sources
design graphics
follow work schedule
graphic design
follow a brief
create animated narratives
provide multimedia content
Optional & specialised skills
GIMP (graphics editor software)
graphics editor software
create sketches
copyright legislation
SketchBook Pro
animate 3D organic forms
identify customer's needs
3D lighting
convert into animated object
create 3D environments
manage feedback
motion capture
rig 3D characters
consult with production director
Microsoft Visio
study relationships between characters
apply 3D imaging techniques
operate 3D computer graphics software
create 2D painting
Adobe Illustrator
create original drawings
render 3D images
Adobe Photoshop
Synfig
digital compositing
manage portfolio
create 3D characters
Other matches: stop-motion animator · 3D animator · animation layout artist · animation director · social pedagogue
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.