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
industrial designer
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 45 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
copyright legislation
perform market research
draft design specifications
manufacturing processes
follow a brief
determine suitability of materials
design principles
mathematics
engineering principles
industrial design
aesthetics
engineering processes
conduct research on trends in design
draw design sketches
ergonomics
present detailed design proposals
liaise with engineers
meet deadlines
Optional & specialised skills
build jewellery models
calculate materials
calculate design costs
CAD software
hydraulics
manage contracts
plan event marketing for promotional campaigns
apply desktop publishing techniques
jewellery processes
use specialised design software
create a product's virtual model
adapt to new design materials
cost management
collaborate with engineers
apply 3D imaging techniques
prepare production prototypes
3D modelling
identify customer's needs
draw blueprints
industrial engineering
develop jewellery designs
pneumatics
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
perform project management
consult with design team
use technical drawing software
types of packaging materials
prospect new customers
attend design meetings
think creatively about jewellery
use CAE software
types of toy materials
use CAD software
design prototypes
build a product's physical model
design package
monitor production developments
CAM software
ceramic ware
perform physical stress tests on models
types of glazing
analyse production processes for improvement
write manuals
determine production feasibility
coordinate manufacturing production activities
Other matches: design engineer · industrial tool design engineer · engine designer · industrial engineer · industrial engineering technician
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.