Web Designer

What does a Web Designer do?

Web designers use their creative and technical skills to design and build websites to suit client requirements. Web designers work with multiple media and write program code.

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What are the key skills of a Web Designer?

Web designers combine creative and technical knowhow to create websites that will attract visitors and encourage sales.

• Working closely with clients and other stakeholders to ascertain their website needs
• Writing and manipulating program code to ensure the smooth running of websites
• Creating digital media that will enhance website aesthetics and attract visitors
• Explaining to and negotiating the cost of a variety of website elements
• Maintaining website performance and integrity as requested
• Ensuring website compliance with legal obligations

How to become a Web Designer

You do not need formal qualifications as a Web Designer, however, employers do prefer candidates who have an educational background in web development.

We recommend studying a ICT40120 - Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) or ICT30120 - Certificate III in Information Technology - Focus on Web Development  to help build your skill set in web development and prepare you for this career option.