The Web Designer is responsible for creating the look and feel of the website. This involves developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the Company.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design Websites and ensure that they are visually effective and easy to access
Liaise closely with the customer or client at the design stage to answer questions such as: why is the site needed, who is the target audience or who are the leading competitors
Advise the client on the categories and information needed to construct the site
Design a draft site for client approval or modification
Develop and maintain the company’s intranet that will provide an accurate and immediate source of information to all employees
Promote websites using search engine optimisation techniques
Write web pages in a combination of codes such as hypertext mark-up language (HTML), JavaScript, PHP and Flash
Design and distribute newsletters and other documents relating to the website and the intranet
Conduct presentations, internally and externally, to promote the company web site and intranet
Test the web sites for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions
Upload the websites on to the Internet
Skills / Attributes Required
Previous Web Design experience
Proficient working knowledge of standard design software including Adobe & Macromedia packages (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash)
