Multimedia Designer
Builds presentations of images and information for the web, television, movies and video games.
Overview
Multimedia Designers create interesting presentations of images and information for various media including the web, television, movies, and video games. Multimedia Designers generally need a strong foundation in art, even if they work in a high-technology field.
Where they work
- Entertainment Industry
- Design Firms
Work environment
The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can also start a personal practise in this field.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are interested in artistic occupations
- You are good with computers
- You are comfortable working with teams
- You like to pay attention to details while working
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in Design (B.Des.) in Multimedia Design/Communication followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc.) in Multimedia Design/Animation followed by Master's degree (M.Sc.) in the same discipline.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar, Assam
- Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- National Institute of Design, Jorhat, Assam
- National Institute of Design, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- National Institute of Design, Kurukshetra, Haryana
- National Institute of Design, Kondruprolu, Andhra Pradesh
- Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati, Assam
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Chitkara University, Patiala, Punjab
- Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Design, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- D J Academy of Design, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, Maharashtra
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Trainee Multimedia Designer
- 2Senior Multimedia Designer
- 3Visual Effects Supervisor
Related careers to explore
Animator
Multimedia artist who creates designs and models that simulate movement and tell a story.
Visual Effects (VFX) Editor
Handles the visual side of a film or show, linking the production team to the VFX studio.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Arts, Computer Science, Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Dashrath Patel — Born in 1927 in Gujarat, he is one of India's first multi-media designers. His design vision tries to emulate many aspects of the Indian culture. Patel studied fine arts at Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai. He then studied painting, sculpture and ceramics during his Post Graduate studies at École des Beaux-Arts, Paris. Mr. Patel was the founder secretary of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Padma Shri in 1980 by the Government of India for his involvement in design.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 127 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Multimedia_Designer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The card lists D J Academy of Design, Coimbatore in Punjab; Coimbatore is in Tamil Nadu, and the state is corrected here.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.