Multimedia Designer

A Multimedia Designer is responsible for creating a variety of visual content across multiple platforms, including digital graphics, animations, videos, and interactive media.

They often collaborate with marketing teams, videographers, and content creators to develop engaging multimedia solutions for branding, marketing campaigns, and online presence.

Key duties may include video editing, graphic design, and developing animations for websites, social media, and presentations​.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a multimedia designer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator Motion Graphics Designer Multimedia Designer
Character Designer Concept Artist Storyboard Artist Lead Artist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator Motion Graphics Designer Multimedia Designer Character Designer Concept Artist Storyboard Artist Lead Artist + 4 more
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Presales Consultant Junior Website Designer Creative Entrepreneur Account Manager Marketer Information Officer Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Strategist Paid Search Manager Student Recruitment Officer Online Content Creator Campaign Manager Publishing Coordinator Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Creative Writer Science Communicator Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant
+ 73 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Presales Consultant Junior Website Designer Creative Entrepreneur Account Manager Marketer Information Officer Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Strategist Paid Search Manager Student Recruitment Officer Online Content Creator Campaign Manager Publishing Coordinator Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Creative Writer Science Communicator Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant + 73 more
10904NAT

Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,006
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Digital Marketing Specialist
Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Brand Designer E-Commerce Manager Junior Game Designer Marketing Director Product Marketing Manager Paid Search Manager Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Community Relations Manager Online Content Creator Digital Editor Digital Media Manager Campaign Manager Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Human Rights Advocate Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Marketing Specialist Content Executive Brand Strategist
+ 43 more
BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Online
12 months
$4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager
Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist + 80 more

Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Photographer Multimedia Designer
Illustrator Digital Artist Art Technician Design Teacher Art Dealer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Photographer Multimedia Designer Illustrator Digital Artist Art Technician Design Teacher Art Dealer + 5 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)
On Campus
12 months
$16,104
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Content Creator Digital Media Specialist Multimedia Designer
Social Media Manager Video Editor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Content Creator Digital Media Specialist Multimedia Designer Social Media Manager Video Editor + 2 more
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Further reading

How to become a multimedia designer

4th November 2019)

Most popular design courses

30th May 2022)

How to start a Career in Human-Centred Design

21st October 2024)

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