Multimedia Designer Job Description
Multimedia designers use their knowledge and experience of design and technology to create information and communication technology (ICT) products such as DVDs, CD-ROMs and websites with the aim of educating and entertaining the user. Products created by multimedia designers include computer games, training materials, advertising and marketing material and databases.
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Responsibilities
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The day-to-day activities of a multimedia designer will depend on the project and the employer, but should include such things as meeting up with clients and finding out what their requirements and needs are, and producing proposals including costs and timescales. It is then the job of the multimedia designer to come up with designs using computer-based design packages, while working with other specialists such as writers, animators, sound engineers and programmers. Typically, multimedia designers should have a working knowledge of software programs such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Flash 3D Animator, to name a few.
Conditions
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The working hours of a multimedia designer will generally be regular office hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This may include weekend work when deadlines loom. The working environment is generally office or studio-based, with many designers working from home. Many multimedia designers are consultants and perform contracted work as and when they are needed. Some experienced designers choose to set up their own companies.
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Qualifications
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Many multimedia designers come from a background of design and technology-related fields including animation, computer programming and photography. To increase your chance of landing an entry-level position as a multimedia designer, you might consider taking degree courses and diplomas in areas such as graphic and media design, computing science, 3D design, film-making and digital photography, software development and Web development.
Progression
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The career path for a multimedia designer includes promotion to senior designer or studio manager. Moving between companies can also lead to pay increases and more professional responsibility. Multimedia designers can also use their IT skills to move into other related technical IT fields such as computer programming, applications development or website management. More creative roles they can move into include art director or website content writer. Some also decide to pass their knowledge onto others by going into lecturing.
Earnings
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According to Indeed.com, the average salary for a multimedia designer in the U.S. was $62,000 in 2010. This yearly earning is six percent lower than the average national salary given by the same website.
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