Web Designer
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
At a Glance
Web Designer. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.8–3.2 years. Top skills: HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design.
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Bachelor's degree
2.8–3.2 years
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Median Wage
$98,090/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (27)
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Web Design
User Interface (UI)
User Interface (UI) Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Project Management
Front End (Software Engineering)
Marketing
User-Centered Design
Content Management Systems
HTML5
Information Architecture
Usability
User Experience (UX) Design
User Experience (UX)
Responsive Web Design
E-Commerce Management
Visual Communications
Online Marketing
Visual Design
Interaction Design
Common Skills (3)
Communication
Planning
Customer Service
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