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Web Designer

232414 · Sedentary

Career data Verified

Web designers design the way websites and software applications look and work, based on what users need.

Most common salary $71k – $129k
Upper salary up to $164k
Training 0-3 years

Description

Plans, designs, develops and prepares information for internet publication with particular emphasis on the user interface, ease of navigation and location of information using text, pictures, animation, sound, colours, layout and data sources to deliver information tailored to an intended audience and purpose.

Typical work tasks

Determines the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders; undertakes research and analyses functional communication requirements; formulates design concepts for the subject to be communicated; negotiates design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff; details and documents the selected design for production; supervises or carries out production in the chosen media; may archive information for future client use.

Typical work environment

  • Works indoors in offices of advertising and marketing companies or within these departments of generally larger public or private organisations.
  • Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary physical demand levels.
  • Frequently sits at a computer workstation.
  • May occasionally stand and move about the office to discuss aspects of the work or access files etc.
  • Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Bending is not a significant component of this job.
  • Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant component of this job.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of this job.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant component of this job.
  • Lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing is not required.
  • Repetitive movement is required frequently (e.g. particularly when inputting data). Use of computers will be frequent to constant.
  • Driving may be required to facilitate visits with clients but is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Mental skills necessary include design, creative, technical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Web Designer: ANZSCO signal is tertiary qualification, no regulatory gate; proposal stands.

Entry Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.