Creative & Digital Design
Illustration & Digital Art skills assessment
Illustrators tell stories in a single frame. This scorecard covers drawing fundamentals, style, composition, colour and delivery for commercial illustrators and concept artists.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Illustration & Digital Art skills you can score
These are the default Illustration & Digital Art skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every designer, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Drawing Fundamentals
Demonstrates strong anatomy, perspective, form and proportion in original work.
Visual Style and Voice
Has a recognisable, consistent style that suits commercial briefs.
Composition and Storytelling
Arranges images to guide the viewer's eye and communicate narrative clearly.
Colour and Lighting
Uses palette, value and lighting to set mood and depth convincingly.
Digital Painting Technique
Handles brushes, layers and textures efficiently to produce polished results.
Concept and Character Design
Develops distinctive characters, environments and props from written briefs.
Reference and Research
Gathers and uses reference well without copying.
Brief Interpretation
Reads briefs carefully and delivers what clients need.
Iteration and Revision
Refines work through sketches and feedback rounds efficiently.
File Preparation and Delivery
Delivers layered files and correct formats for print or digital use.
Copyright and Licensing Awareness
Understands usage rights, licensing and fair use.
Self-Promotion and Portfolio
Maintains a professional portfolio and communicates with clients.
Levels included with Illustration & Digital Art
Illustration & Digital Art starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for creative & digital design, so designers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Lead
- Art Director
- Creative Director
How Illustration & Digital Art works in SkillScorer
Score
Each designer in a studio is scored on the Illustration & Digital Art skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank designers, compare two side by side, or compare your studios against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Illustration & Digital Art skills need attention. Reports also follow each creative lead's studio.
Illustration & Digital Art scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Illustration & Digital Art scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Illustration & Digital Art scorecard covers 12 skills: Drawing Fundamentals, Visual Style and Voice, Composition and Storytelling, Colour and Lighting, Digital Painting Technique, Concept and Character Design, Reference and Research, Brief Interpretation, Iteration and Revision, File Preparation and Delivery, Copyright and Licensing Awareness and Self-Promotion and Portfolio. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are designers scored in Illustration & Digital Art?
Every designer is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one studio and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Illustration & Digital Art?
Illustration & Digital Art starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Lead, Art Director and Creative Director. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Illustration & Digital Art skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In creative & digital design the app talks about designers, studios and creative leads, and you can change any of those words too.
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