Duties and Tasks

Multimedia developers may perform the following tasks:

• talk with clients to see what is required
• investigate, analyse and recommend appropriate equipment and software to achieve the clients' objectives
• prepare flow diagrams and storyboards to outline the product concept
• prepare code to produce the multimedia product
• prepare digital graphics, animations, sound, video, photographs and images for editing
• prepare design concepts
• talk with related graphics, production and engineering experts
• manage the development and implementation of multimedia products.

Specialisations

Specialisation is common in the industry, although multimedia developers often perform a combination roles. Specialisations include the following

Author-based Programmer
Computer Animator
Computer-based Graphic Designer
Digital Video-sound Editor
Instructional Designer
Multimedia Programmer

Personal Requirements

• aptitude for computing and design
• creative, imaginative and with artistic flair
• effective team leader and team member
• client focus
• commitment to understanding and using new technology
• ability to work to deadlines
• understanding of colour and form
• patient and attentive to detail.

Case Study

Still Kicking Goals

Related Industries

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Activities
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related Services)
Computer System Design and Related Services

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for ICT Business and Systems Analysts

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for IT Hardware/System Engineer (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Computing and IT for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

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