How to hire a multimedia designer

How to hire a multimedia designer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step multimedia designer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a multimedia designer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new multimedia designer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The multimedia designer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A multimedia designer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, multimedia designers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of multimedia designers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Multimedia Designer	Description	Hourly rate
   Multimedia Designer	Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.	$21-39
   Graphic Artist	A graphic artist is either an illustrator or an animator who creates art work that will be used in graphic projects such as advertisements, posters, or even book covers. Although a graphic artist has his/her own style of artwork, he/she may be often commissioned to create art specifically for a particular project... Show more	$16-40
   Graphic Designer, Marketing	A graphic designer of marketing specializes in developing creative imagery as part of a company's marketing efforts. Their responsibilities typically revolve around coordinating with the marketing team to share insights and strategies, conceptualizing designs in adherence to objectives and deadlines, and preparing presentations... Show more	$16-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Graphic Design
   • Video Production
   • Animation
   • Adobe Creative Suite
   • Motion Graphics
   • Photography
   • PowerPoint
   • JavaScript
   • Adobe Illustrator
   • Adobe Audition
   • Video Content
   • HTML
   • CSS
   • Fine Arts

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage website redesign including copywriting and updating all website content.
   • Launch new websites using HTML5, CSS and Wordpress.
   • Assist in the development of some client websites as well as basic SEO, site linking, HTML and CSS cleanup.
   • Design and develop dynamic websites, CSS and HTML coding, optimization of graphics, illustrations, photos and web icons.
   • Create and develop the UI for an in house video CMS.
   • Pose and render characters in Maya as well as in-game tools.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your multimedia designer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A multimedia designer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, multimedia designers' average salary in south dakota is 56% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level multimedia designers 47% less than senior-level multimedia designers.
   • Certifications. A multimedia designer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a multimedia designer's salary.

   Average multimedia designer salary

   $61,468yearly

   $29.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level multimedia designer salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 12, 2025

   Average multimedia designer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$92,853	$45
   2	California	$76,269	$37
   3	District of Columbia	$73,532	$35
   4	Massachusetts	$71,578	$34
   5	North Carolina	$67,483	$32
   6	New York	$67,297	$32
   7	Colorado	$65,923	$32
   8	Maryland	$62,854	$30
   9	Virginia	$60,751	$29
   10	Utah	$59,063	$28
   11	Michigan	$58,358	$28
   12	Ohio	$57,632	$28
   13	Pennsylvania	$56,921	$27
   14	Texas	$55,607	$27
   15	Wisconsin	$55,032	$26
   16	Illinois	$54,394	$26
   17	Alabama	$49,850	$24
   18	Georgia	$47,850	$23

   Average multimedia designer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Amazon	$91,150	$43.82	216
   2	Salesforce	$81,151	$39.01	17
   3	Tri-State G&T	$80,195	$38.56
   4	Poly	$74,937	$36.03
   5	The Nueva School	$73,059	$35.12
   6	SiriusXM	$73,058	$35.12
   7	Fisher Investments	$72,179	$34.70
   8	Vertafore	$71,587	$34.42
   9	Abt Associates	$71,536	$34.39
   10	Ball	$69,966	$33.64
   11	Transit Systems, Inc.	$69,100	$33.22
   12	McKesson	$68,882	$33.12
   13	Aerotek	$68,123	$32.75	1
   14	Navy Federal Credit Union	$67,146	$32.28
   15	Davis Elen Advertising	$66,988	$32.21
   16	Axiologic Solutions	$66,942	$32.18
   17	M Financial Group	$66,738	$32.09
   18	MassMutual	$66,020	$31.74
   19	Preformed Line Products	$65,926	$31.70
   20	Edge Services	$65,870	$31.67

4. Writing a multimedia designer job description

   A multimedia designer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a multimedia designer job description:

   Multimedia designer job description example

   Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC (GSSF) is hiring a Multimedia Designer with an exceptional design & video editing background and good problem solving skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate, sharp, and looking for a challenge.
   
   As a Multimedia Designer, you will be responsible for handling multiple projects from concept through execution across all digital, print, and video mediums with a primary focus on motion graphics/animation. You must possess an in-depth understanding of visual design principles and desire to push conceptual thinking according to the latest design and technology trends to create brand experiences for various audiences.
   About Goldfish Swim School Goldfish Franchising is one of the leading learn-to-swim franchise organizations with swim school facilities for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water.
   We don’t just have a mission. We live and work by our competencies, core values, and the desire to maintain a “get it” mentality, a “want it” attitude and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally.
   Goldfish Core Values : Core values are the guiding principles that define our culture and make us unique.
   We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN EXPERIENCE!We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! CUSTOMER SERVICE.We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, and TRUST.We meet and exceed expectations so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!
   Primary Responsibilities:
   This full-time Multimedia Designer will collaborate across departments to produce amazing work for Goldfish Swim School Franchise LLC and Goldfish Swim Schools across the country.
   
   Our candidate will be joining a growing, diverse and talented team of Designers, writers, social media experts and public relations experts. Our in-house team is an agile, inclusive, hard-working group, dedicated to bringing our brand to life across many media solutions. We strive to work with our in-house clients to deliver proper and consistent messaging and content across our brand, while continuing to grow, learn, and stay on top of new industry technologies and trends.
   Will manage the creation of the HR/Personnel structure at the Franchise Office with the guidance of management.
   
   Support the creation of engaging communications that tell a story and support the look and voice of the Goldfish Swim School brand from concept through execution. Shoot and edit multimedia projects and maintain a consistent level of quality Maintain communication with internal teams, production and status of projects with responsibilities to ensure deadlines are being met Demonstrate constant innovation and creativity Continually evolve and elevate the aesthetic while supporting the overall brand direction, especially in the digital landscape. Maintain relevance in the field by monitoring visual design and digital trends, as well as emerging technology and usability trends Ensure design/brand consistency and quality across multiple channels Work to grow integrated digital strategy Select music tracks, photography, stock footage, iconography, graphic elements and integrate all into finished videos for internal and external viewing Ability to ensure quality control and consistency on each output, with a high level of finishing skills including design aesthetic, asset integration, audio optimization, color correction Weave together brand stories with storyboarding, video footage, brand assets, illustrations and make creative decisions throughout projects based on written scripts or input from the Brand Creative team and clients. Design for motion graphics to include color theory, digital effects, typography, iconography, and illustration. The Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with focus in Fine Arts or related design focus. Minimum 5 years professional experience creating branded communications (Print, digital, motion graphics, and animation) Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premiere Pro Strong understanding of current design, animation, and technology trends Content creation that encompasses concepting, storyboarding, and creating motion graphics with the ability to integrate designed assets into creative videos
   The Ideal Qualifications Familiarity with a wide variety of media and presentation techniques Ability to perform complex creative concept development through brainstorming and idea generation. Understand and visually interpret complex business concepts to develop innovative, creative, and results-oriented marketing deliverables. Social Media knowledge & experience preferred but not required.
   Benefits: Ability to work remotely Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance – 100% of employee premiums paid 401K/Roth 401k with company match Unlimited PTO with supervisor approval Other benefits, including complimentary swim lessons at a Goldfish Swim School for your children Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find multimedia designers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your multimedia designer job on Zippia to find and recruit multimedia designer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with multimedia designer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new multimedia designer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the multimedia designer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new multimedia designer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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