Digital Designer

A Digital Designer creates digital presentations of information, images and audio. You might specialise in a particular platform such as websites or use a range of electronic media. Digital Designers liaise with clients to determine their needs and may work with other stakeholders such as IT professionals and graphic designers to develop digital products.

Digital Designers should be creative and able to come up with innovative ideas. It’s important that you can communicate well and liaise with people from a range of backgrounds. Digital Designers must have good technical skills and be able to work to a deadline. You’ll need to be able to manage your time well in this role.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $94,900
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a digital designer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Graphic Design: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Visual Designer Digital Designer
UI Designer UX Designer Brand Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Visual Designer Digital Designer UI Designer UX Designer Brand Designer + 3 more
CUA60320

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Blended, On Campus
6 - 17 months
$0 - $15,576
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Art Director Graphic Designer
Visual Designer UI Designer Creative Director Digital Designer Multimedia Designer Packaging Designer
+ 6 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Art Director Graphic Designer Visual Designer UI Designer Creative Director Digital Designer Multimedia Designer Packaging Designer + 6 more
CUA40720

Certificate IV in Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 14 months
$0 - $13,093
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Digital Designer Illustrator
Creative Designer Jewellery Designer 2D Designer Product Designer Visual Designer Packaging Designer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Digital Designer Illustrator Creative Designer Jewellery Designer 2D Designer Product Designer Visual Designer Packaging Designer + 6 more
CUA40720

Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design)
On Campus
12 months
$4,188
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Digital Designer 2D Designer
Illustrator Visual Designer Brand Designer Multimedia Designer Packaging Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Digital Designer 2D Designer Illustrator Visual Designer Brand Designer Multimedia Designer Packaging Designer + 5 more

Bachelor of Digital Design (Digital Media)
On Campus
3 years
$24,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Designer UI Designer Motion Graphics Designer
Visual Designer Interaction Designer Frontend Developer Game Designer Creative Technologist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Designer UI Designer Motion Graphics Designer Visual Designer Interaction Designer Frontend Developer Game Designer Creative Technologist + 5 more

Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design)
On Campus
3 years
$24,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Teacher Creative Director Graphic Designer
Visual Designer Brand Designer Digital Designer Motion Graphics Designer Art Director
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Teacher Creative Director Graphic Designer Visual Designer Brand Designer Digital Designer Motion Graphics Designer Art Director + 5 more
CUA60320

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration)
On Campus
8 months
Unavailable
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Lead Artist Illustrator Graphic Designer
Concept Artist Storyboard Artist Character Designer Packaging Designer Digital Designer
+ 5 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Lead Artist Illustrator Graphic Designer Concept Artist Storyboard Artist Character Designer Packaging Designer Digital Designer + 5 more
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Common questions

How much does a Digital Designer earn?

In Australia, a full time Digital Designer generally earns $1,825 per week ($94,900 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Digital Designer?

The number of people working in this industry is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 56,100 people working as a Digital Designer in Australia and this number is likely to reach 78,100 by 2026. Digital Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Digital Designer?

If you’re planning a career as a Digital Designer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Design. This course will develop your critical and creative thinking skills and develop your knowledge of colour theory and design processes. You’ll cover topics including creative collaborations, 2D and 3D modelling and graphic design.

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Further reading

How to become a multimedia designer

4th November 2019

Most popular design courses

30th May 2022

How to start a Career in Human-Centred Design

21st October 2024

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