Multimedia Designer

Overview

Plans, designs and develops the production of digitally delivered information, promotional content, instructional material and entertainment through online and recorded digital media using static and animated information, text, pictures, video and sound to produce information and entertainment tailored to an intended audience and purpose.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks

  • determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
  • undertaking research and analysing functional communication requirements
  • formulating design concepts for the subject to be communicated
  • preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and layouts to communicate design concepts
  • negotiating design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff
  • selecting, specifying or recommending functional and aesthetic materials and media for publication, delivery or display
  • detailing and documenting the selected design for production
  • supervising or carrying out production in the chosen media
  • may archive information for future client use

Alternative Titles

  • Digital Media Designer
  • Interactive Media Designer

Specialisations

  • Instructional Designer

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

12 courses found.

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8270: Diploma of Technology (interactive Multimedia)
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80071ACT: Certificate IV in Electronic Design and Digital Imaging
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80070ACT: Advanced Diploma of Electronic Design and Digital Imaging
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40522SA: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Spatial Information Services
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40521SA: Vocational Graduate Diploma of Spatial Information Services
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30676QLD: Advanced Diploma of Commercial Arts (Electronic Design and Interactive Media)
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30321QLD: Advanced Diploma of Arts (Electronic Design and Interactive Media)
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Superseded by:
30676QLD : Advanced Diploma of Commercial Arts (Electronic Design and Interactive Media)
22627VIC: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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22268VIC: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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22477VIC : Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
21953VIC: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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2088: Certificate IV in Technology (interactive Multi-media)
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15517WA: Certificate IV in Graphic Design and Multimedia
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