Web Design & Development Professionals

Jobholders in this unit group design, develop and maintain websites to meet a client’s specified requirements.

Tasks

  • Liaises with internal/external client in order to define the requirements for the website
  • Presents design options to the client
  • Designs web pages including graphics, animation and functionality to maximise visual effectiveness and facilitate appropriate access
  • Develops the website and applications
  • Designs and develops web interfaces for relational database systems
  • Establishes methods to ensure appropriate website security and recovery
  • Writes and publishes content for the website
  • Tests website interaction and performance prior to going ‘live’, and monitors and maintains functionality of the website
  • Activates the ‘live’ website.

Entry Requirements

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £31,000 per annum and can progress up to £34,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 6,058 employed Web Design & Development Professionals in the region.