Occupation

242133 Web Designer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

242133 Web Designer

Plans, designs, develops and prepares information for websites using text, pictures, colours, layout and data sources to deliver information tailored to an intended audience and purpose.

Multimedia Designers, user experience designers and user interface designers are excluded from this occupation. Multimedia Designers are included in Occupation 242131 Multimedia Designer. User experience designers and user interface designers are included in Occupation 242132 UI / UX Designer.

Alternative title

  • Website Designer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Researches client needs, target audience and current web design trends
  • Creates sketches or digital mock-ups of the website's layout, navigation and content placement
  • Creates, reviews or redesigns existing wireframes to plan out the structure and functionality of the site
  • Ensures website accessibility for all users, considering diverse abilities and devices
  • Works closely with Web Developers to ensure that the final website looks and functions as intended
  • Establishes design guidelines based on standards and best practices
  • May identify and secure domain names for the websites