Job description Multimedia Consultant in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
Find out what work is like for a multimedia consultant in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 21233).
Web designers
Description
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.
Work week duration
Web designers usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.Job duties
Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Web designers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:
- 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
Physical demands Help - Physical Demands
- Sitting
- Handling material manually
- Making repetitive motions
Workplaces and employers
Here are the typical workplaces where Web designers are employed and some of their main characteristics:
- Information technology departments in the private and public sectors
- Self-employed
- Information technology consulting firms
- Computer software firms
- Advertising agencies
Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment
- Indoors, environmentally controlled
Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others
- Somewhat close (e.g. share office)
Related job titles
Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 21233), and a list of similar occupations:
- Internet site designer
- Intranet site designer
- Web designer
Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification
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