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This Pod was created by Anthony Broderick and is about a job as an Interactive Media Designer from the Computers, IT, Game Designers industry sector.
Background to the Pod: Skyler Shar speaks to Alan Campbell about his job at Loughbourgh University.
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Interactive Media Designer
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Interactive media designers create the overall look and feel of a wide range of interactive communication products. Using text, data, graphics, sound, animation and other digital and visual effects, they may work on projects such as websites, computer games, multimedia such as DVDs and interactive television.
They usually work in a product development team, which may involve:
helping to develop ideas to meet a client's brief
preparing rough design concepts
using industry-standard graphics and multimedia software packages
producing separate visuals for each page or section
designing menus and other navigation elements
writing code and testing the functionality of the end product.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm, but may work longer hours in order to meet deadlines. Part-time work is possible and many designers work on a freelance basis. They are mainly based in an office or design studio, and spend long periods working at a desk or computer workstation.
Salaries may range from around £15,500 to over £45,000 a year depending on the location and the size and type of company.
An interactive media designer should be:
naturally creative and imaginative, with good drawing and diagramming ability
knowledgeable about computer technology and the technical processes involved
a team player, enjoying working alongside colleagues, consultants and clients
organised, self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
interested in the future of interactive media and digital technology.
The interactive media sector employs around 40,000 people, with most jobs in London and the South East. Most designers work for graphic design, advertising, marketing and communications agencies, some for larger private or public sector companies. This is a fast-growing industry, with a highly-qualified workforce, and competition for jobs is fierce.
Experience is highly valued and employers often require a portfolio of interactive media work. The Diploma in creative and media may be relevant for this area of work.
Once in the job, training normally involves a combination of self-learning and mentoring by a colleague. Some employers may support and fund professional qualifications. Designers working in interactive media need to update their skills and knowledge on a regular basis.
With experience, an interactive media designer may progress to a senior design role such as interactive director. Self-employment and consultancy work is common.
Qualifications
GCSEs in maths, science, business studies, applied ICT, art and design and English
Where to get more information about Interactive Media Designer
British Computer Society (BCS), 1st Floor, Block D, North Star House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1FA. 0845 300 441, 01793 417424. Website: www.bcs.org
British Interactive Media Association (BIMA), Briarlea House, Southend Road, Billericay CM11 2PR. 01277 658107. Website: www.bima.co.uk
Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS), 5 Kingfisher House, New Mill Road, Orpington, Kent BR5 3QG. 0700 002 3456. Website: www.imis.org.uk opens new window
New Media Knowledge, NMK University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW. 020 7911 5000. Website: www.nmk.co.uk
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