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illustrator

Illustrators provide a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea.

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DESCRIPTION

Illustrators provide a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. Illustrators can work for books, magazines, journals, comic books and other publications.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
analyse texts to be illustrated
follow a brief
consult with business clients
OPTIONALOptional competences
perform image editing
use digital illustration techniques
develop educational resources

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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

21 SHARED SKILLS

cartoonist

Cartoonists draw people, objects, events, etc. in a comical or derogatory way. They exaggerate physical features and personality traits. Cartoonists a…

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16 SHARED SKILLS

drawing artist

Drawing artists express concepts by providing a drawn representation corresponding to the idea.

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14 SHARED SKILLS

graphic designer

Graphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing i…

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Skills overview

37total
17 essential
20 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 17 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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