Occupation

242131 Multimedia Designer

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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

242131 Multimedia Designer

Plans, designs and produces digitally delivered information, promotional content, instructional material and entertainment through online and recorded digital media.

Animators, instructional designers (education) and Web Designers are excluded from this occupation. Animators are included in Occupation 242331 Animator or Visual Effects Artist. Instructional designers (education) are included in Occupation 259331 Education Adviser. Web Designers are included in Occupation 242133 Web Designer.

Specialisation

  • Instructional Designer (Multimedia)

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans and designs the layout and structure of digital multimedia projects for use in various media contexts such as advertising campaigns, educational presentations and social media material
  • Uses specialised software, static and animated information, text, pictures, video and sound to produce content for an intended audience and purpose
  • Develops multimedia prototypes, mock-ups and storyboards that incorporate voice, images and text
  • Researches and selects appropriate software, tools and technologies for multimedia production