graphics editor software
The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
graphics editor software — the field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 52.45/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 7 occupations in our catalogue, including digital media designer, imagesetter, prepress operator, and prepress technician.
Occupations that require graphics editor software
Showing top 7 of 7 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is graphics editor software?
The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
What category of skill is graphics editor software?
ESCO classifies graphics editor software under the knowledge category, specifically in the computer use subcategory.
Is graphics editor software an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 52.45/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require graphics editor software?
In our catalogue, 7 occupations list graphics editor software as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include digital media designer, imagesetter, prepress operator, prepress technician, typesetter, user interface designer.
How transferable is graphics editor software between industries?
ESCO tags graphics editor software as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is graphics editor software the same as Autodesk SketchBook Pro?
Yes — graphics editor software is also known as Autodesk SketchBook Pro, Adobe Photoshop Elements, CinePaint, NeoPaint, Project Dogwaffle, sK1, Apache OpenOffice Draw, or RawTherapee. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn graphics editor software?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands graphics editor software and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.