Web Designer

A web designer creates the look, layout, and features of a website. The job involves understanding both graphic design and computer programming. Once a website is created, a designer helps with maintenance and additions to the website. They work with development teams or managers for keeping the site up-to-date and prioritizing needs, among other tasks.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications :

• A relevant diploma in related field.
• Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, and other visual design tools.
• Excellent visual design skills

Core Competency Requirements :

• Conceptualizing creative ideas with clients.
• Testing and improving the design of the website.
• Establishing design guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Maintaining the appearance of websites by enforcing content standards.
• Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with branding for clients.
• Working with different content management systems.
• Communicating design ideas using user flows, process flows, site maps and wireframes.
• Incorporating functionalities and features into websites.
• Designing sample pages including colors and fonts.
• Preparing design plans and presenting the website structure.