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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
Similar Occupations
- Information systems specialists (21222)
- Web developers and programmers (21234)
- Computer network and web technicians (22220)
- Information systems testing technicians (22222)
- Graphic designers and illustrators (52120)
- E-business managers (10022.04)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Moderate for web designers (NOC 21233) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about web designers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 69%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%
- 22% of web designers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 50% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 50% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $25.41 | $31.46 | $47.65 |
| Canada | $20.00 | $33.65 | $57.69 |
Training
| TRAINING PROGRAM | INSTITUTION | CREDENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | Holland College | Diploma |
| Video Game Art and Animation | Holland College | Diploma |
| Computer Networking Technology | Holland College | Diploma |
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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