2142 — Graphic and multimedia designers

What this occupation covers

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.

Typical duties

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

Entry routes and 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.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Immigration Salary List: 2142 Graphic and multimedia designers – all jobs. Nations: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. Removal: 31 December 2026.

Full Table 1 going rate: £33,400 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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