Environment professionals

£36,500

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

39 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.26%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Graphic and multimedia designers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2142

Graphic and multimedia designers use illustrative, sound, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for information, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes, and create special visual effects, 3D models and animations for computer games, film, interactive and other media.

Common tasks include:

liaises with client to clarify aims of project brief, discusses media, software and technology to be used, establishes timetable for project and defines budgetary constraints
undertakes research into project, considers previous related projects and compares costs of using different processes
prepares sketches, scale drawings, models, colour schemes and other mock-ups to show clients and discusses any required alterations
prepares specification and instructions for realisation of the project
liaises with other parts of the production team to ensure graphic design fits with other elements, processes and timescales
produces or oversees creation of the final product

Qualifications

Entrants have usually completed a foundation course, a BTEC/SQA award, a degree and/or postgraduate qualification. NVQs/SVQs in Design (in various disciplines) are available at Levels 2 and 3. Portfolio work is also important for entry.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Graphic and multimedia designers

Regional employment: Graphic and multimedia designers

Future employment: Graphic and multimedia designers

Top 12 industries: Graphic and multimedia designers

Alternative & related job titles: Graphic and multimedia designers

3D artist Animator (computing) Compositor (special effects) Creative design assistant Graphic artist Graphic designer Visual effects supervisor

Equality focus: Graphic and multimedia designers

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