Meet clients to identify their needs and liaise regularly with them
Draw up detailed website specifications
Design sample page layouts including text size and colors
Design graphics, animations and manipulate digital photographs
Register web domain names and organize the hosting of the website
Present initial design ideas to clients
Carry out coding using a variety of software
Work with different content management systems
Search engine optimization (SEO)
Design the website's visual imagery and ensure it's in line with company branding policy or the requirements of the client
Edit content, debug code, and re-design web pages
Work with other web specialists, including web developers and graphic designers
Test the website to ensure its working
Hand the completed website over to the client
Research current design trends
Technical skills include:
Coding - HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Dreamweaver
Design and graphics - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash