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2175 – Web designers and developers

Web designers and developers research, design, develop and produce Internet and Intranet sites. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

Corporate Webmaster
Electronic business (e-business) Web site developer
Electronic commerce (e-commerce) Web site developer
Internet site designer
Internet site developer
Intranet site designer
Intranet site developer
Web designer
Web developer
Web integrator
Web manager
Web site designer
Web site developer
Webmaster

Electronic business (e-business) Web site developer
Internet site designer
Internet site developer
Intranet site designer
Web designer
Web developer
Web manager
Web site developer
Webmaster

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Consult with clients to develop and document Web site requirements
Prepare mock-ups and storyboards
Develop Web site architecture and determine hardware and software requirements
Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the Web site
Create and optimize content for the Web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
Plan, design, write, modify, integrate and test Web site related code
Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
May lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Web site graphics, content, capacity and interactivity
May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products.

Employment requirements

A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, communications or business or completion of a college program in computer science, graphic arts, Web design or business is required.
Experience as a computer programmer or graphic designer is usually required.

Additional information

Exclusions

Computer network technicians (2281)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
E-business managers (in 0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers)
Graphic designers and illustrators (5241)
Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
Information systems testing technicians (2283)
Network systems engineers (in 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers))

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category: 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Skill level: A – Occupations usually require university education.
Major group: 21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
Minor group: 217 – Computer and information systems professionals
Associated Career Handbook profiles: 2175.0 – Web designers and developers
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