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