Graphic designers. SOC code 3421.
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Where this code sits in SOC 2010
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- Sub-major Group
- CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORTS OCCUPATIONS
- Group
- Design Occupations
- Unit Group
- 3421 · Graphic designers
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Named on the Critical Skills List, with stated conditions
The published row sets out skills, qualifications, experience or employment-context conditions, so the broad unit group alone does not describe the position.
- Critical Skills List, published employment
- Location Designer in 2D or 3D animation, with at least one year’s experience in the role Character Designer in 2D or 3D animation, with at least one year’s experience in the role Prop Designer in 2D or 3D animation, with at least one year’s experience in the role Animation Layout Artist in 2D or 3D animation, with at least one year’s experience in the role
Lists effective 13 May 2026 (SI 213 of 2026). Official sources: Ineligible List · Critical Skills List. Confirm against the official page before acting.
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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Standard Occupational Classification 2010 · Version: SOC 2010 · Reference: soc-occupation.v2