Digital media designers work with clients to develop and produce digital design concepts. Digital communication is increasingly central to most businesses, making digital media designers highly in demand.Find out what a digital media designer does and explore related Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and pathways to help you secure a job in this field.What is a digital media designer?Digital media designers transform information into digital assets such as images, videos, or other media content. This role allows for creativity, working with clients and stakeholders to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through digital media.Learn more about digital media designers and related roles on the Victorian Skills Gateway.The median weekly earnings for graphic and web designers, and illustrators in Australia is $1,500, as of January 2025. Salaries vary depending on specific roles within the industry.Job demand in VictoriaEmployment projections for graphic and web designers and illustrators in Victoria indicate growth, with figures showing the number of workers in 2024 and expected new entrants by 2027 and 2034. 'New workers expected' includes those entering the workforce and replacing retirees. These are estimates; actual job opportunities will also depend on industry shifts and mobility.Specific data for digital media designers are not available, but projections for related roles are provided.RegionWorkers 2024New workers expected by 2027New workers expected by 2034Victoria14,8711,1844,069Melbourne – inner metropolitan5,9855701,847Melbourne – southern metropolitan1,54096295Melbourne – northern metropolitan1,376117402Melbourne – eastern metropolitan1,67497331Melbourne – western metropolitan1,091121414Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands)2361667Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe)298