Web Design



What does a web designer do?

Web designers work on any kind of website, from an interactive education site to one offering online shopping. The main tasks of this role would include:

  • meeting clients to discuss what they want their site to do and who will use it

  • preparing a design plan, showing the site structure and how the different parts link together

  • deciding which branding, text, colours and backgrounds to use

  • laying out pages and positioning buttons, links and pictures using design software

  • adding multimedia features, such as sound, animation and video

  • testing and improving the design and site until everything works as planned

  • uploading the site to a server for publication online

Depending on the project, a web designer might also be asked to manage a client's website once it is up and running.


Taken from : https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job-profile/web-designer

Typical employers

There are many web design agencies that specialise in creating and maintaining websites for other organisations. If a company doesn't use these services, they usually have their own web designer or in-house team.

You may prefer to set up your own design business or work as a freelancer.

Alternatively, your flair for design could see you working for a small design studio or an advertising firm.

Your development skills could lead to a job in software engineering, testing or even technical writing, which can be carried out in a variety of businesses. Large IT and telecommunication companies also value these technical skills.

Find information on employers in information technology, media and internet and other job sectors.