Web Designers
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Job description
These individuals design websites and web pages. They are responsible for their architecture, functionalities, and visual presentation. They create and experiment with code and manage data flow. They perform quality and safety checks and carry out required updates. They gather, process, and manage the information and content integrated into the sites. They are self-employed or work for:
- Software development companies
- Web design companies
- IT consulting firms
- Advertising, communication, marketing, and web development agencies
- Private and public sector IT services
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
Main tasks
- Work with clients to establish the requirements of the website to be designed.
- Determine the software and hardware required to design the site.
- Update existing sites.
- Verify the quality and compatibility of the code to be integrated into the site.
- Create a backup of website files.
- Implement solutions to ensure website visibility.
- Integrate graphics and animations into the website content to make it more visually appealing.
- Ensure the website functions properly and resolve any problems that may occur.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2022 to 2024.- Minimum
- $26.15
- Median
- $35.71
- Maximum
- $58.97
Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
All of Québec
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
All of Québec
Gender distribution
All of Québec
- 35.9% Female
- 64.1% Male
- 35.9% Female
- 64.1% Male
Job types
All of Québec
- Full time
- Part time
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
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NAICS 541563% of jobs
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NAICS 516% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 454% of jobs
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NAICS 5418, 54194% of jobs
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NAICS 914% of jobs
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Others19% of jobs
All of Québec
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NAICS 541563% of jobs
-
NAICS 516% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 454% of jobs
-
NAICS 5418, 54194% of jobs
-
NAICS 914% of jobs
-
Others19% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
College
DCS in computer Science Technology
Placement rate: 61.5%
32.4% of graduates pursue further studies
ACS in multimedia Integration
Placement rate: 83.3%
16.7% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in techniques d'intégration multimédia
Placement rate: 58.1%
35.7% of graduates pursue further studies
University
Electrical, electronic or communications engineering
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 81.4%
14.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 72.3%
18.5% of graduates pursue further studies
- École de technologie supérieure
- École polytechnique de Montréal
- Concordia University
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université Laval
- McGill University
- Institut national de recherche scientifique
Sometimes required
- Experience as a Programmer or Graphic Designer is usually required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Programing
- Information processing
- Critical thought
- Technological design
- Solving complex problems
- Reading comprehension
- Judgment and decision-making
- Operation analysis
- Result evaluation
- Systems evaluation
- Science
- Written expression
- Coordination
- Time management
- Equipment selection
- Service oriented
- Monitoring operations
- Troubleshooting
- Mathematics
- Active learning
- Active listening
- Oral expression
- System analysis
Abilities
- Deductive reasoning
- Awareness of issues
- Near vision
- Information organization
- Basic numeracy
- Colour perception and distinction
- Inductive reasoning
- Classification
- Written comprehension
- Oral comprehension
- Idea generation
- Mathematical reasoning
- Selective attention
- Manual dexterity
- Information processing speed
- Verbal skills
- Speech recognition
- Speech clarity
- Spatial orientation
- Perception speed
- Memorization
- Digital dexterity
- Written expression
- Originality
- Processing flexibility
- Visualization
Knowledge and attributes
- Autonomy
- Capacity to adapt
- Capacity to work in a team
- Rigour
- Sense of initiative
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Creativity
- Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
- Sense of observation
Interests
- Draft, communicate, and inform
- Work in an office
- Create, design
- Work in computer science or information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Self-employment
- Conduct tests and trials, control processes
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Official name of the NOC 21233
Web designers
Job titles
- Web Designers
- Internet site designer
- Web site designer
- Interactive media consultant
- Multimedia consultant
- Intranet site designer
Skill type
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026