What programs would anyone recommend learning, besides illustrator and photoshop, to get a job in digital art/design.

What programs would anyone recommend learning, besides illustrator and photoshop, to get a job in digital art/design.
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I know you’re 2D, but it would probably be very helpful to have a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Adobe Dreamweaver. If you’re working with photos as well, knowing how to use Adobe Bridge or Lightroom might help too.
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