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Web Designer

Web designers design website graphics, layouts and content for businesses or individuals. A web designer's job is to make websites look nice and attract customers. Web designers must also listen to their client and design websites that meet their needs.

Salary

The average web designer earns between $41,457 and $54,358 yearly.

Education

    High School:

  • Math Classes
  • Computer Classes
  • Art Classes

    After High School:

  • Most web designers get an associate's or bachelor's degree in graphic design, computer science, or web design

Work Environment

Web designers generally have very flexible hours. Many are self employed and even work from home.

Daily Tasks

  • Create concept designs for websites
  • Meet with clients to determine website content and agree on layouts
  • Test website links and ensure webpage works on various devices and systems

Reward/Impact

  • Make web pages that are published on the internet and can be viewed by anyone
  • Flexible hours
  • Work with a wide variety of people

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