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 layout artist
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
multimedia systems
edit digital moving images
finish project within budget
follow a brief
3D lighting
analyse a script
ensure visual quality of the set
study relationships between characters
set up animation elements
consult with production director
graphic design
follow work schedule
operate 3D computer graphics software
adapt to type of media
ICT software specifications
study media sources
motion graphics
Optional & specialised skills
GIMP (graphics editor software)
convert into animated object
rig 3D characters
Adobe Photoshop
design graphics
create animated narratives
Microsoft Visio
Synfig
develop animations
create 3D characters
apply 3D imaging techniques
select camera apertures
motion capture
Adobe Illustrator
manage portfolio
graphics editor software
set up cameras
create moving images
animate 3D organic forms
SketchBook Pro
operate a camera
provide multimedia content
Other matches: animator · animation director · 3D modeller · stop-motion animator · video artist
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.