Web Designer

Job highlights

• 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

• Those with relevant experience can command good salaries

• 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.

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