Common Titles:
Multimedia Content Manager/Producer
Interactive Digital Designer
Interactive Designer
Interactive Media Specialist
Emerging Media
General Summary:
The Multimedia Designer develops interactive and reusable media elements, including web pages, dynamic templates, graphics, flash objects, audio pod casts, and video elements. Projects range from emerging media and video editing to flash websites and banners with dynamic content. The Multimedia Designer works closely with team members to develop and deliver-media rich client solutions.
Job Profile:
• Apply visual design skills to create dynamic and complex interactive designs.
• Recommend, design, develop and manage interactive and flash interfaces.
• Understanding the usage of video codec’s and advanced video encoding.
• Optimizing creative elements for varying bandwidth and platform requirements.
• Ability to execute assets by using ActionScript.
• Develop prototypes, storyboards, screen-flow diagrams, wireframes, page mock-ups and written text content to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Create multimedia technology, interactive media, and implement plans for new interactive media.
• Prepare and optimize graphics for online use, organize and manage content flow, HTML editing.
Common Skills/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Arts Technology, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of interactive design experience covering both desktop and web applications as well as an extensive portfolio demonstrating these skills.
• Skills in motion graphics, video editing and/or sound design.
• Knowledge in Flash, HTML, XML, CSS, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, ActionScript, audio and video editing, Final Cut Pro, Sound Forge, Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator desired.
• A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of modern user interface design principles.
• Proven proficiency in web and multimedia design including audio and video elements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Electronic rendering skills.
• Knowledge of layout, design and typography.
• Project management experience.
Industry Keywords:
Advertising – Interactive/Digital