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Web Designer Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

A Web Designer, or Website Designer, is responsible for creating a fully functional website for a client or organization. Their duties include creating appealing website designs, customizing the webpage as per the client’s specifications, and uploading the website onto a server.

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Web Designer duties and responsibilities

A Web Designer creates and codes websites and web pages for various clients. Some of their primary duties and responsibilities include:

  • Creating a website design based on the client’s preferences of colour, font, and style, among others
  • Making the site fully functional through coding
  • Designing the tabs, pages, controls, and buttons for the website
  • Creating mock-ups of the site and test pages to demonstrate the function of the website to the client
  • Identifying and fixing functionality issues
  • Making backup files of the website
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Web Designer Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Graphic + WEB Designer

We are searching for a rare gem, who is passionate about bringing the Ethereal vision to virtual reality.

The Role:

  • Design visually appealing + user friendly web pages, featuring our products, promotions + informative content.
  • Assist in planning, staging + capturing content for the e-commerce platform.
  • Develop + maintain the website through regular updates, enhancements + bug fixes.
  • Embrace collaboration with our team to understand their visions + translate them into design concepts + website functionalities.
  • Optimize website performance, user experience + conversion rates by implementing industry best practices + staying up-to-date with the latest web design trends.
  • Monitor website traffic, track key metrics + generate reports to provide insights + make data-driven decisions to improve the overall online experience.
  • Troubleshoot + resolve any website-related issues in a timely manner minimize disruptions.

    Essential:

  • Previous work experience as a Web designer + Developer, preferably in an e-commerce feild.
  • Proficiently in web programming languages, including HTML, CSS, + JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as Wordpress, Shopify + Magento.
  • Strong understanding of responsive web design principles to ensure optimal performance across various devices + screen sizes.
  • Graphic design skills, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g Photoshop, Illustrator).
  • Experience with SEO best practices + techniques to drive traffic + improve website visibility.
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, organizational + communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

    Salary open to negotiation.

    For reference: Instagram handle @etherealonqueen | Website [website]

    If you feel aligned, kindly send over a copy of your cover letter, portfolio & resume to [website] with the title "Web Designer Opportunity".

    Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
    Part-time hours: 20 per week

    Salary: From $30.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Bolton, ON L7E 1C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Experience:
  • Graphic design: 1 year (required)
  • Motion graphics: 1 year (preferred)


    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton, ON L7E deadline: 2023-09-18

    • Example 2

    Perigon 20 is part of a group of companies in the Architectural Design and Construction sectors, providing marketing and operations support to each business unit.

    JOB Description

    We are looking to hire a website designer / developer to bring creativity and technical expertise to the team. With multiple brands and business units, there are endless opportunities to create unique online presence, while building on a cohesive vision for how they collaborate and coexist together.

    The candidate for us is a person who prefers to build instead of relying on templates. Our business philosophy is to be progressive, so we are looking for a team member to trailblaze in our industry and help the businesses set themselves apart.

    Work in a relaxing, casual environment, with a team that seeks to do things differently.

    The successful candidate will be an in-house leader for this group of company's online presence.

    MAIN Responsibilities

  • Design & Develop Websites
  • Maintain & Manage Websites
  • Graphic Design & Digital Content Creation
  • Development of Site Functionality Modules: eCommerce, Booking
  • Working Directly with Executive Team on Brand Strategy and Implementation

    Required Skills:

  • Degree / Diploma in Web Design / Development / Graphic Design
  • Strong Coding Proficiency
  • 3+ Years Web Development: Front & Back Ends
  • CSS / HTML / XHTML / Java
  • UI/UX Experience
  • Wordpress Expertise
  • Shopify & Squarespace Experience
  • Graphic Design Abilities

    Qualities:

  • Takes ownership - accepts responsibility and ensures success
  • Takes initiative - anticipate and step up
  • Strong need for personal success
  • Creative - take an idea and do something unique with it
  • Friendly and enjoys working with a team from diverse backgrounds
  • Interest in architecture & building helps to connect creative process to the content

    Portfolio:

    Please provide a portfolio of your personal experience.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $25.00-$34.00 per hour

    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Education:
  • DCS / DEC (required)

    Experience:
  • Web Dev / Design: 3 years (required)

    Language:
  • English Location: One location

    • Example 3

    About Us:

    Website: [website]

    Dig Marketing is a digital marketing agency, specializing in digital and content marketing services in the plant and gardening industry. Developer knowledge is a great bonus, with ability to implement web designs onto Elementor builder or others, and help with random client asks regarding website updates.

    Seeking Canadian candidates only at this time - preference will be given to someone in the Edmonton area

    Our unicorn*

  • Understanding UI, cross-browser compatibility, and general web functionality and standards
  • Utilizing web applications and programming languages
  • Writing code for the website
  • Collaborate with all teams to ensure web projects tasks and objectives are achieved. Team mentality is a must!
  • Creating and testing applications for the website
  • Design, develop and test database structures and procedures
  • Fix bugs in existing projects
  • Implement designs
  • Web design. Aesthetics notion and UX knowledge is a required.

    Mandatory Skills:

  • Deep understanding of WordPress, WooCommerce, Divi, and Elementor
  • Experience implementing design for web and mobile
  • Experience with the design, management, development and maintenance of RDMS like MySQL and MS SQL Server
  • Excellent knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
  • Willingness and ability to learn new processes, technologies in order to maintain systems
  • Experience with cross-browser testing in PC and MAC environments
  • Hands on knowledge of mobile web development standards
  • Knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS?
  • Experience with design, management, development and maintenance of data bases?

    Experience:

  • WordPress and Elementor: 1 year (required)
  • Design implementation experience: 1 year (required)
  • woocommerce: 2 years (required)

    Please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio.

    Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

    Salary: $25.00-$29.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work from home
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:
    This job allows you to work from home.

    Application question(s):
  • Do you have knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS?
  • Do you have experience with design, management, development and maintenance of data bases?
  • Do you have 1 year (min) experience with WordPress and Elementor?
  • Do you have 1 year (min) experience with design you have 2 years (min) experience with woocommerce?

    • Example 4

    Company description

    We�re looking for like minded individuals that like challenges, and look for opportunity to push the boundaries and someone who�s not afraid to take ownership of projects. Let�s make the internet a better place by designing the best web applications, websites, mobile apps and interactive installations. Have a look at our website to see the type of work we do! [website]

    The ideal candidate can work independently, and will be able to manage and take ownership of their projects, and be able to hit their deadlines.

    You will be working directly with producers and the client to develop creative concepts, UX design, messaging and tone, and brand development in order to meet/exceed the goals of the projects (both internal and client-based) while providing industry leading design.

    The ideal candidate can work independently, requires minimal creative direction and will be capable of designing to our high standards. The candidate should be well-organized that can help the team complete their deadlines, even if that means putting in a bit extra work. Someone that wants to learn and share their knowledge throughout their career. Experience with developing for digital (web, mobile, UX) is key to being successful in this position.

    Duties and Qualifications:
  • Conceptualize and create designs, graphics, and art direction that are on the same level as our past work or better!
  • Participate and contribute to meetings and creative sessions
  • Work with our developers to ensure the project is completed to your specifications
  • Diploma or certificate in Graphic Design (3 years)
  • Experience working in a studio, agency or freelance.
  • proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat
  • Excellent communication and written skills
  • Ability to work independently or with little to no creative art direction
  • Knowledge of how to design for visual effects, motion graphics, and animation is an asset

    Pattern�s goal

    Our goal is to do meaningful and award-winning worthy work. This means as a team, we�ll need to push each other so each project will be better than the last. We feel that working directly in our office will help us achieve that goal.

    We may not be able to contact everyone who applies, however, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $42,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to design: 2 years (preferred)

    • What does a Web Designer do?

    A Web Designer creates and designs the layout of a website or web pages for a client or company based on the client’s specifications and their product or services. They design the pages, put in the menus and tools required by the client, and ensure that the website is responsive and attractive, with clear navigation, and proper internal and external linking. The goal is to create an attractive and functional website that contains all the information the client wants to include.

    Web Designer skills and qualifications

    A Web Designer needs to have the technical knowledge to create a website. A Web Designer’s skills and qualifications could include:

    • Comprehensive knowledge and experience with HTML and CSS
    • Experience with using design software such as Photoshop and InDesign
    • Experience using WordPress
    • Ability to design and understand design ideas and concepts
    • Familiarity with creating user-friendly and easy-to-navigate web pages
    • Ability to create webpages that are optimized for all devices

    Web Designer experience requirements

    Web Designers typically have at least two years experience building websites. They have prior experience working with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, or PHP as per the requirements of the position. They also have a range of skills and capability to work with diverse concepts, themes and designs. Candidates with extensive designing, coding and navigational skills have the ability to fulfill different client requirements and also create websites that are responsive and optimized. Web Designers who have a portfolio of successful websites may be generally preferred.

    Web Designer education and training requirements

    Any applicant interested in the role of a Web Designer should have a bachelor’s degree or a degree in computer science, graphic design, or a related field. They should ideally have knowledge of content marketing, as well as proficiency with ASP.net web forms. Additional knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, and WordPress standards and functionality would all be important assets. Working knowledge of HTML and CSS is also important for a well-trained and experienced Web Designer.  

    Web Designer salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Web Designer in Canada is $23.37 per hour. This may be dependent on experience, location, type of client and complexity of the website, among other factors.

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    Web Designer job description FAQs

    What qualities make a good Web Designer?

    One of the strongest qualities of a good Web Designer is that they are familiar with the latest technology and trends in website design and development. They are able to create interactive webpages that are optimized for all devices and that are easy to navigate. Web Designers create pages that are user-friendly, and follow after the preferences set by the client or the overall design requirements of the company. In addition, a Web Designer is an effective communicator as they often have to deal with different projects, clients with different needs and expectations, as well as different departments.

    What are the key responsibilities of a Web Designer?

    A Web Designer is primarily responsible for designing and coding websites and webpages. They ensure the layout and function of the website is as per the specifications of the project and that the final product is visually appealing, user-friendly, and easy to navigate. Timelines are also important when it comes to web design projects, therefore a Web Designer is responsible for ensuring they meet deadlines and they also finish their project within the specified budget.

    What makes a good Web Designer job description?

    A good job description for a Web Designer will clearly specify the type of website that is required, including the primary product, service or message that will be communicated through the website. The job description will also clearly specify the coding language that is required and any other relevant experience or certifications that the candidate must have.

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