Web Designers

Job description

These individuals design and update websites. They collect, select, and organize the information to be disseminated and put it online. They compile website traffic statistics and monitor IT security. They take care of communications with web users. They create and test computer code. They oversee the architecture and aesthetics of websites and identify their software and hardware requirements. They are self-employed or work for:

Software development companies
IT consulting firms
Advertising, communication, marketing, and web development agencies
Private and public sector computer services

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature

Main tasks

Establish customer needs related to a website under construction or being redesigned.
Produce a website template that includes the various design elements desired (colour palette, graphics, typography, etc.).
Create and optimize the website content with graphics, databases, animations, etc.
Design the appearance, layout, and data flow of the website, as required.
Upload content in each section of the website.
Ensure the website's automatic operations run smoothly and verify its stability.
Lead and coordinate, if necessary, multidisciplinary teams to develop graphics and content for the website.

Training and requirements

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or diploma of college studies

Sometimes required

Experience as a Programmer or Graphic Designer is usually required.

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Data collection
Programing
Information processing
Solving complex problems
Critical thought

Written expression
Reading comprehension
Science
Operations and control
Judgment and decision-making
Operation analysis
System analysis
Mathematics
Quality control analysis
Technological design
Learning strategies
Result evaluation
Systems evaluation
Oral expression
Time management
Active learning
Coordination
Monitoring operations
Persuasion

More Less skills

Abilities

Information organization
Awareness of issues
Written comprehension
Classification
Mathematical reasoning

Originality
Deductive reasoning
Near vision
Oral comprehension
Idea generation
Verbal skills
Colour perception and distinction
Control accuracy
Digital dexterity
Written expression
Time sharing
Basic numeracy
Depth perception
Speech clarity
Selective attention
Speech recognition
Manual dexterity
Processing flexibility
Visualization
Information processing speed
Memorization
Perception speed
Tolerance to bright light
Hand-arm stability
Spatial orientation
Wrist-finger speed

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Autonomy
Sense of responsibility
Spoken and written bilingualism (French and English)
Capacity to work in a team
Rigour
Sense of initiative
Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
Creativity
Sense of observation
Knowledge of communication and media
Knowledge of design

Interests

Direct, organize, and manage
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)

Enterprising: People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
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.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Web designers (CNP 21233)

Skill type

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

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