Web designer

Work setting

• School or educational institution/establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Confer with clients to identify requirements
• Consult with clients to develop and document Website requirements
• Design and integrate website related code
• Determine hardware and software requirements to achieve optimal server performance
• Develop website architecture
• Document technical requirements to ensure that products, processes and solutions meet business requirements
• Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to support system implementation
• Write, modify and test website related code
• Prepare mock-ups and storyboards
• Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions
• Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery
• Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the Website
• Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
• Create and optimize content for Website using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
• Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches
• Research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products
• Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle
• Lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Website graphics, content, capacity and interactivity
• Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
• Resolve conflict situations
• Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Cloud
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Photoshop
• HTML
• Internet
• Image editing software
• Website creation and management software
• Web service design
• InDesign
• MS Outlook
• WordPress

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Innovation
• Analytical