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A multimedia programmer creates products to be used online and on a variety of other platforms, including DVDs, mobile phones and computer games.

Typical responsibilities include:

• creating multimedia product designs using specialist software

• meeting and liaising with clients and managers to discuss requirements or project progress

• writing code to programme functions, graphics, sounds and digital animation

• testing applications and fixing any problems that arise

• producing, demonstrating and receiving feedback about products

• keeping up to date with technological and software developments

• developing skills and expertise in appropriate software and programming languages

• producing products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing

• working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

There can be some pressure to meet deadlines, when extra hours may be required. Promotional prospects can be excellent for employees willing to change jobs regularly and to move into managerial positions.

Qualifications and training required

There are routes into this career for both school leavers and graduates.

It is occasionally possible to enter the profession with a degree in any subject. However, many employers prefer graduates with technical or creative qualifications. Relevant subjects include multimedia technology, web design, graphic design, 3D design, game design, animation, fine art, software engineering, IT and computer science. A postgraduate multimedia course can also be helpful, especially for graduates without relevant degrees.

Exact requirements vary from employer to employer, but candidates should have a good portfolio of web pages and other digital designs to demonstrate their technical and creative abilities.

Key skills for multimedia programmers

• Enthusiasm

• Imagination and creativity

• Patience

• Attention to detail

• Good analytical and technical skills

• Communication skills

• Teamworking skills

• The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Typical employers of multimedia programmers

• Software and multimedia companies

• Computer games companies

• Advertising and marketing companies

• Broadcasters

• Specialist multimedia and web design companies

• IT consultancies

• Large organisations with in-house web development teams, multimedia and new media departments