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Multimedia Artist

Arts & Entertainment

ANZSCO ID 232413

Summary

Multimedia Designers plan, design and develop 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.

Employment Pathway

A bachelor degree in communication and media studies, graphic arts and design or another related field is usually needed to work as a Multimedia Designer. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.

Top Skills Required

  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
  • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Key tasks

  • Determines the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders.
  • Undertakes research and analyses functional communication requirements.
  • Formulates design concepts for the subject to be communicated.
  • Prepares sketches, diagrams, illustrations and layouts to communicate design concepts.
  • Negotiates design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff.
  • Selects, specifies or recommends functional and aesthetic materials and media for publication, delivery or display.
  • Details and documents the selected design for production.
  • Supervises or carries out production in the chosen media.
  • May archive information for future client use.

Facts about this occupation

21.7% Growth
81% Full-time Share
$1,502 Avg Pay/Wk
2,800 Workers
35 years Avg Age

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