About the Role

A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages. It and can mean working on a brand new website or updating an already existing site. Their role is different to web developers, who specialise in making web designs a reality or writing code that dictates how different parts of the website fit together. However, there can be crossover between the two roles.

Responsibilities of the job include:

creating website 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 such as HTML and Javascript
creating products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing
digital retouching and image editing
working as part of a multidisciplinary team
There can be some pressure to meet deadlines and so extra hours may be required.