Description

Web designers develop and create the visual presentation, layout and functionality of the Web sites and related applications. They are responsible for ensuring that the Web site is easy to use, and that the information is easy to access. Web designers are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

Job Titles

• Internet site designer
• Intranet site designer
• Web designer

Main Duties

• Establish design guidelines, standards and optimal design practices
• Maintain the appearance of Web sites by applying content standards
• Designing visual imagery for Web sites and ensuring that it is consistent with the organization image
• Integrate features and functionalities into Web sites
• Create and optimize content for the Web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
• Test and improve the design of a Web site
• May lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Web site graphics, content, capacity and interactivity

Workplaces

• Advertising agencies
• Computer software firms
• Information technology consulting firms
• Information technology departments in the private and public sectors
• Self-employed

Skills

• Digital Literacy
• Evaluation
• Learning and Teaching Strategies
• Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
• Oral Communication: Oral Expression

Abilities

• Fluency of Ideas
• Information Ordering
• Spatial Visualization
• Categorization Flexibility
• Colour Perception

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration

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Source: OaSIS