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
prepare personal work environment
develop an artistic framework
create digital images
select auxiliary equipment for photographic work
determine image composition
select photos
select photographic equipment
set up cameras
operate a camera
create artificial light
set up photographic equipment
test photographic equipment
license photo usage
maintain photographic equipment
develop visual elements
Optional & specialised skills
prepare digital art for master photograph
care for food aesthetic
develop film
art collections
sporting events
advise customers on photography
social media marketing techniques
develop educational activities
architectural design
swim
handle art
communicate with youth
use photographic equipment
scan photos
edit photographs
mount photos
digital marketing techniques
load film
direct photographic workers
select camera apertures
organise product display
brand marketing techniques
set up photographic exhibitions
create infrared imagery
conduct extensive international travel
landscape architecture
collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
develop artistic project budgets
attend events
advertising techniques
wildlife
research new photographic procedures
home decoration techniques
measure light levels
edit negatives
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.