Web Designer/Developer - TAFE - Brisbane Australia
Duties and Tasks
Web designers/developers may perform the following tasks:
- talk with clients,
and discuss ideas, to obtain a clear perception of their requirements
- develop the website's content
- manage the image and copyrights of the company
on the internet
- decide on the design aspects of the website, such as how
many illustrations it should contain
- make sure the text and graphic elements
mesh together as a cohesive, eye-catching work
- develop custom programs
to extend the function of a website
- talk with writers, designers, system
administrators and other IT staff
- maintain or update the website once it
is completed by adding new content, illustrations or features
- coordinate
other people, such as designers and writers, to assist in maintaining the
website.
Work Conditions
Website designers and developers are often required to travel locally, nationally
and internationally to meet clients and other people working on particular
projects, such as designers and systems specialists. Working conditions can
be stressful at times, as they often need to work to deadlines. The rapid expansion
of the World Wide Web and Internet use has meant that website developers need
to be continually upgrading their skills and keeping up with industry changes.
Personal Requirements
- both creative and technical aptitude
- good communication skills
- able to work as part of a team
- committed to understanding new technology
Information:
myfuture - Australia's
career information service
Articles / references:
Article: How we build
your site - (Web Design Brisbane)