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