National Occupation Code (NOC): 21233

Web designers develop and create the visual presentation, layout and functionality of websites and related applications. They are responsible for ensuring that the website 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 public and private sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

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Job Duties for Web designers

• 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

Alternate Job Titles

• Interactive Media Consultant
• Internet Site Designer
• Intranet Site Designer
• Multimedia Consultant
• Web Designer
• Web Site Designer