DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities of the job include:
creating web site designs
producing sample sites
meeting with clients to discuss requirements and/or project progress
demonstrating and receiving feedback about draft sites
keeping up-to-date with recent technological and software developments
developing skills and expertise in appropriate software/programming languages including html, Javascript and others
producing products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
There can be some pressure to meet deadlines when extra hours may be required. Promotional prospects are excellent for employees willing to change jobs regularly. Those with relevant experience can command good salaries.
Typical employers of web designers
Software companies
IT consultancies
Specialist web design companies
Large corporate organisations
Any organisation that uses computer systems.
Self-employment/freelance work is commonly possible for individuals with appropriate experience. Vacancies are advertised online, on TARGETjobs, by careers services and recruitment agencies, in newspapers and specialist publications including Computing and Computer Weekly as well as their online equivalents.
Qualifications and training required
A degree in any subject is acceptable for entry into the profession, although employers may seek graduates with relevant IT, computer science or engineering qualifications. Generally, computing experience or a postgraduate IT conversion course (for graduates without relevant degrees) can be useful. It is essential to provide employers with links to/sample demonstrations of web pages that you have produced.
Key skills for web designers
Imagination
Creativity
Patience
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Technical ability
Excellent IT skills
Extra information elsewhere:
British Interactive Media Association (BIMA)
The British Computer Society (BCS)
Institution of Analysts and Programmers
Find and compare postgraduate study courses on TARGETpostgrad
More help from TARGETjobs:
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Responsibilities of the job include:
creating web site designs
producing sample sites
meeting with clients to discuss requirements and/or project progress
demonstrating and receiving feedback about draft sites
keeping up-to-date with recent technological and software developments
developing skills and expertise in appropriate software/programming languages including html, Javascript and others
producing products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
There can be some pressure to meet deadlines when extra hours may be required. Promotional prospects are excellent for employees willing to change jobs regularly. Those with relevant experience can command good salaries.
Typical employers of web designers
Software companies
IT consultancies
Specialist web design companies
Large corporate organisations
Any organisation that uses computer systems.
Self-employment/freelance work is commonly possible for individuals with appropriate experience. Vacancies are advertised online, on TARGETjobs, by careers services and recruitment agencies, in newspapers and specialist publications including Computing and Computer Weekly as well as their online equivalents.
Qualifications and training required
A degree in any subject is acceptable for entry into the profession, although employers may seek graduates with relevant IT, computer science or engineering qualifications. Generally, computing experience or a postgraduate IT conversion course (for graduates without relevant degrees) can be useful. It is essential to provide employers with links to/sample demonstrations of web pages that you have produced.
Key skills for web designers
Imagination
Creativity
Patience
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Technical ability
Excellent IT skills
Extra information elsewhere:
British Interactive Media Association (BIMA)
The British Computer Society (BCS)
Institution of Analysts and Programmers
Find and compare postgraduate study courses on TARGETpostgrad
More help from TARGETjobs:
Skills and competencies for graduates
IT and technology graduate careers advice
Related job descriptions
Technical author: job description
Information scientist: job description
Systems programmer: job description
Geographical information systems manager: job description
IT technical support officer: job description
Computer sales support: job description
Information technology/software trainers: job description
Software engineer: job description
Systems developer: job description
Systems analyst: job description
OPENINGS
5
ApplyApply
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