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Overview
Web designers create the look, layout and usability of websites, often moving from mock-ups and wireframes to implementation support before a site goes live.
In job descriptions, look for wireframes, front-end design, markup languages, WebCMS, JavaScript, graphics, animation, content management, customer contact and technical feasibility.
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Web designers turn client or product needs into page layouts, interface patterns, visual assets and usable site flows. The work often spans wireframes, mock-ups, front-end collaboration and checks before launch.
Skills and specializations
Useful capability includes wireframing, markup languages, WebCMS use, JavaScript awareness, front-end design, graphics handling, content structure and explaining design choices to customers or developers.
Salary context
Salary context depends on whether the role is mostly visual design, UX support, WebCMS production, front-end implementation, client workshops, accessibility checks or ongoing website management.
Career paths
Entry often comes through graphic design, multimedia design, content production or front-end practice. Development can lead toward UX design, design systems, digital content management or front-end specialization.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names design tools, wireframes, WebCMS, markup, JavaScript, customer contact, developer handover, launch responsibility and how technical feasibility is reviewed.
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This guide gives editorial career context for web designer work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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Occupation group
Graphic and multimedia designers (2166)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/30ed83ba-cc89-4d9f-a59d-5c783c1da56e |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2166.15 |
| ISCO group | 2166 |
| Concept type | Occupation |