Digital Designer

Designers are responsible for creating compelling designs across a variety of mediums (print, video and multimedia), which fit with brand values and business/end user need. A designer will plan the look or workings of websites, games or graphics prior to them being made, by preparing drawings or plans. If you are visually inventive and technically apt, a career as a digital designer may be an excellent choice. Roles in this area demand a creative approach, innovative thinking and excellent client consulting skills.

Skills and aptitude

Skills and aptitudes that would be useful for someone in a digital designer role might include:

• Creative
• Attention to detail
• Curious
• Inventive
• Good team worker
• Good communicator
• Skilled in traditional art concepts and techniques
• Have a good appreciation of design

Entry-level digital designer job roles

Someone entering a digital designer job role might have the following job titles, so look out for them while you're doing your research into possible future careers:

• Web Designer
• Graphic Designer
• UI/UX Designer
• Games Designer