Synfig

Description

The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by Robert Quattlebaum.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 5 occupations
  • Optional in 12 occupations
  • Total: 17 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Imagesetter
    Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement …
  • Prepress technician
    Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form. This includes the capture of text and image and process…
  • Typesetter
    Typesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later employed techniques like linotype and phototyp…
  • Computer science lecturer
    Computer science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised fiel…
  • Prepress operator
    Prepress operators create a prepress proof, or sample of what the finished product will look like. In many printing contracts, the client at this stage decides whether the print…

Optional for

  • Animation director
    Animation directors supervise and recruit multimedia artists. They are responsible for the quality of the animation, that the production is delivered on time and within budget. Oth…
  • Animator
    Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement. Other titles The following job titles also refer to anim…
  • Print studio supervisor
    Print production supervisors organise the activity of one or more teams of machine operators in printing, binding of books and finishing of printed materials. They aim to optimise …
  • Graphic designer
    Graphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such a…
  • User interface developer
    A User Interface Developer is a front-end specialist responsible for transforming design mockups and wireframes into functional, interactive, and visually appealing web or mobile i…
  • Animation layout artist
    Animation layout artists work with the cameramen and director to coordinate and create optimal 3D animation shots. They translate 2D storyboards into 3D animated shots and are resp…
  • User interface designer
    A User Interface Designer is a creative professional who focuses on the visual layout and interactive elements of a product’s interface. Their role is to design intuitive, attracti…
  • Video and motion picture editor
    Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically either for movies, television series, or domestic pu…
  • Special effects artist
    Special effects artists create illusions for movies, videos and computer games. They use computer software. Other titles The following job titles also refer to special effects arti…
  • Digital media designer
    Digital media designers create and edit graphics, animations, sound, text and video to assist in the creation of integrated multimedia products. They may perform activities related…
  • Webmaster
    Webmasters deploy, maintain, monitor and support a web server to meet service requirements. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance. They coordinate …
  • E-learning developer
    E-learning developers design and develop simpler forms of digital learning content including reference materials, slides, assessments, screen-casts, interview videos and podcasts. …

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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