How to hire a multimedia developer

How to hire a multimedia developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step multimedia developer 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 developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new multimedia developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the multimedia developer you need to hire. Certain multimedia developer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A multimedia developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, multimedia developers 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.

   Here's a comparison of multimedia developer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Multimedia Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Multimedia Developer	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$24-40
   Developer/Consultant	A developer/consultant is responsible for developing system databases and applications, depending on the business' needs and clients' specifications. Developers/consultants design their services to manage optimal performance and maximize productivity for timely submission of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty... Show more	$34-64
   Sharepoint Developer	A Sharepoint developer is responsible for designing Sharepoint servers, implementing strategic procedures to improve operational functions and business activities. Sharepoint developers work closely with the clients' for their specifications, analyzing their content requirements, and recommending solutions according to their budget goals and set timeframe... Show more	$36-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Graphic Design
   • Video Production
   • HTML
   • Animation
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • JavaScript
   • CSS
   • PowerPoint
   • Captivate
   • ELearning
   • SCORM
   • Adobe Creative Suite
   • Led Training
   • Interactive Multimedia

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage website content maintenance in WordPress CMS and produce copy that assist with SEO improvement.
   • Work in JS (mootools ,) JSP, html5, and css3.
   • Used HTML and CSS alongside the generated SWF files in order to customize how they run in web browsers.
   • Provide daily support for existing AS2 legacy code.
   • Manipulate XML code for optimal use on course player.
   • Work with Prezi's API to provide interactive presentations.

   More multimedia developer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your multimedia developer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A multimedia developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a multimedia developer in South Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level multimedia developer usually earns less than a senior-level multimedia developer. Additionally, a multimedia developer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average multimedia developer salary

   $65,756yearly

   $31.61 hourly rate

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   Entry-level multimedia developer salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average multimedia developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$83,327	$40
   2	Virginia	$73,155	$35
   3	New Jersey	$71,334	$34
   4	Delaware	$71,025	$34
   5	Washington	$69,913	$34
   6	Maryland	$68,550	$33
   7	Wisconsin	$68,267	$33
   8	New York	$68,162	$33
   9	Ohio	$67,038	$32
   10	Massachusetts	$66,927	$32
   11	Georgia	$66,897	$32
   12	Alabama	$66,887	$32
   13	Nevada	$66,326	$32
   14	Texas	$66,167	$32
   15	North Carolina	$66,123	$32
   16	Pennsylvania	$65,924	$32
   17	Missouri	$65,644	$32
   18	Michigan	$65,018	$31
   19	Arizona	$64,153	$31
   20	Minnesota	$64,024	$31

   Average multimedia developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Booz Allen Hamilton	$90,117	$43.33	37
   2	HCSC	$84,685	$40.71
   3	Goldbelt Falcon	$76,675	$36.86
   4	Emory University	$73,227	$35.21	1
   5	Veeva Systems	$71,614	$34.43	8
   6	Magic Leap	$71,127	$34.20
   7	Zitro	$71,000	$34.13
   8	Perform Tech Inc.	$70,997	$34.13
   9	Blue Cross & Blue Shield	$70,997	$34.13	4
   10	Cogent Communications	$70,564	$33.92	7
   11	Aleut	$70,267	$33.78
   12	GP Strategies	$69,326	$33.33
   13	Trideum	$69,226	$33.28	4
   14	Google via Artech Information Systems	$68,605	$32.98	180
   15	Gromelski & Associates	$68,117	$32.75	2
   16	CGS	$67,703	$32.55	2
   17	UnitedHealth Group	$67,253	$32.33
   18	General Dynamics	$66,914	$32.17	101
   19	Northrop Grumman	$66,592	$32.02	9
   20	Arizona State University	$65,753	$31.61

4. Writing a multimedia developer job description

   A job description for a multimedia developer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a multimedia developer job description:

   Multimedia developer job description example

   **Type of Requisition:** Regular
   
   **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None
   
   **Job Family:** Multimedia
   
   GDIT's Strategy and Performance Group (SPG) is looking for an entry level multimedia developer who is proficient in a number of software development tools and enjoys working multiple tasks in a distributed environment. The person hired for this position will be working on a team of highly skilled multimedia developers, programmers, instructional designers and technical writers. The work can be fast-paced, with the opportunity to work multiple projects for multiple customers concurrently.
   
   **Responsibilities**
   
   + Develops videos, multimedia interactions, original graphics and design recommendations
   
   + Capable of working with multiple development formats to deliver various products in different formats
   
   + Prepares graphics and illustrations to elaborate on or complement technical writing
   
   + Adapts to and follows project schedules and deadlines
   
   + Create multimedia products based on requirements provided by the customer and the project management
   
   + Remains current on multimedia software tools, presentation styles and development trends
   
   + Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation and charts that increase users' understanding
   
   + Works with instructional designers to select appropriate medium for message or audience, such as web-based training, webinars, instructor-led training or online videos
   
   + Provide Section 508-compliant alternate products and text
   
   + Must be comfortable working with interactive technologies to blend text, graphics, multidimensional images, sound and video
   
   **Skills required**
   
   + BA/BS in Multimedia Media Design/Arts, Graphic Design/Arts, Computer Science/ Graphics, or a related field
   
   + 0-1 year of related work experience
   
   + Proficient in Adobe Cloud software, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier, and Dreamweaver
   
   + Ability to create original and unique products
   
   + Willingness to learn new products quickly and apply best practices
   
   + Comfortable working on a distributed team while working remotely
   
   + Knowledge of Section 508 requirements and application to product development
   
   + Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
   
   **Preferred**
   
   + Experience in E-learning production software, such as Articulate Storyline, Lectora, Captivate, and Camtasia
   
   COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
   
   We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
   
   GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find multimedia developers 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 developer job on Zippia to find and attract quality multimedia developer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with multimedia developer 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a multimedia developer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 developer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the multimedia developer 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new multimedia developer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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