2423 Graphic and Visual Content Designers
2423 Graphic and Visual Content Designers
Plan, design and develop animation, pictures, diagrams, visual effects and other visual content for a variety of purposes.
Digital Game Developers, Multimedia Designers, UI / UX Designers and Web Designers are excluded from this unit group. Digital Game Developers are included in Occupation 273131 Digital Game Developer. Multimedia Designers, UI / UX Designers and Web Designers are included in Unit Group 2421 Digital Designers.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
242331 Animator or Visual Effects Artist
Designs and creates visual effects or animated content to conceptualise or enhance characters, scenes, backgrounds and other elements for film, television video games or other media.
Digital Game Developers are excluded from this occupation. Digital Game Developers are included in Occupation 273131 Digital Game Developer.
Specialisations
- 2D Animator
- 3D Animator
- 3D Artist (Animation)
- Animation or Visual Effects Supervisor
- Motion Designer
- VFX Artist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Collaborates with directors, producers or other team members to understand the visual effects or animation requirements for a production
- Designs and creates visual effects, 2D or 3D animated elements, storyboards, frames, sequences and environments using digital art software
- Integrates visual effects and animated sequences with live-action footage or digital environments
- Troubleshoots and problem solves technical or creative issues that arise during the process of creating or integrating visual effects or animation
- May develop a sequence of key frames and character movements, providing a comprehensive visual script
242332 Graphic Designer
Plans, designs, develops and prepares visual content for publication using text, symbols, pictures, colours and layout to achieve commercial and communication needs using traditional and digital tools, with particular emphasis on tailoring the message for the intended audience.
Alternative title
- Graphic Artist
Specialisations
- Creative Director (Graphic Design)
- Exhibition Designer
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Consults with clients to determine their graphic design requirements
- Develops and collaborates on design concepts, and presents them to clients for approval
- Selects appropriate colours, images and fonts to enhance the visual appeal of designs
- Creates and manipulates designs for visual elements, such as logos, illustrations and graphics, using traditional and digital tools
- Collaborates with other team members, such as Copywriters and Web Developers, to ensure cohesive design solutions
- Prepares final designs for print or digital publication, reproduction and release
242333 Illustrator
Plans, designs, develops and prepares pictures and diagrams to communicate messages, clarify meaning, assist in presentations and illustrate stories.
Specialisation
- Cartoonist
Skill level: 1
High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.
Main tasks
- Creates visual concepts and develops illustrations for various purposes
- Collaborates with clients or art directors to determine the scope and requirements of illustration projects
- Researches and gathers reference materials to inform the design and development of illustrations
- Sketches preliminary ideas and concepts for illustrations
- Refines and finalises illustrations using traditional and digital media
- Uses drawing, painting, drafting, collage and other techniques to create illustrations
- Utilises image capture and manipulation software to enhance and modify illustrations
- Creates illustrations that effectively communicate messages and clarify meaning
- Adapts illustration styles and techniques to suit different projects and target audiences