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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

web designer

Web designers are in charge of creating the visual elements, layout and other aspects such as the easiness of use of a website.

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Description

Web designers are in charge of creating the visual elements, layout and other aspects such as the easiness of use of a website. They follow the different phases of a website creation from the design to the implementation until it goes live. They work side by side with front-end developers to design user interfaces that met the needs of customers and are also appealing. They are responsible of developing mock-ups and of confirming the technical feasibility of the product. They can use and put together various types of elements for the website including graphics, animations, text, videos and photos. They are in contact with clients and stakeholders of the company to ensure that the design of the website meets their needs.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
WebCMSJavaScript Frameworkweb programmingJavaScript
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
GIMP (graphics editor software)IBM WebSphereJSSSCSSAdobe Photoshopgraphics editor softwareJoomlastyle sheet languages
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
implement front-end website designcollaborate with designersestablish customer rapportcreate website wireframecompose description for web elementsuse markup languages
OPTIONALOptional competences
manage online contentmanage websitedesign web-based coursesenhance website visibility

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

22 total
10 essential · 12 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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