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21233 – Web designers
Web designers develop and create the visual presentation, layout and functionality of the Web sites and related applications. They are responsible for ensuring that the Web site 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 private and public sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.
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Example titles
- Internet site designer
- Intranet site designer
- Web designer
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- 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
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or graphic design or completion or a college program in computer science, graphic arts, or Web design is required.
- Experience as a graphic designer is usually required.
Additional information
Exclusions
- Computer network and web technicians (22220)
- Electronic business (e-business) manager (in 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers)
- Graphic designers and illustrators (52120)
- Information systems specialists (21222)
- Information systems testing technicians (22222)
- Web developers and programmers (21234)
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- TEER
- 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
- Major group
- 21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
- Sub-major group
- 212 – Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering)
- Minor group
- 2123 – Computer, software and Web designers and developers
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- NOC 2021 Version 1.0