Summary
Roles of the web designer
Technical
The web designer works in collaboration with the artistic director to conceptualize website pages or any other type of graphic elements. He is the one who thinks and carries out the organization of a site.
Artistic
He is responsible for designing the visual identity of the interface:
- colors;
- animation;
- banners;
- fonts…
value
The goal of the web designer is to retain Internet users. He offers his services to a brand (company, associations, etc.) who wants his site to be as ergonomic as possible and the most appreciated.
Web designer working conditions
Several possibilities
The web designer is often freelance: he can work at home or in an office and for several clients who assign him for a particular service. But he is generally employed in:
- a communications agency;
- an advertising agency;
- a multimedia agency;
- or a big business.
Staggered hours
His working days are often irregular. They depend on its missions and especially on the delivery times for which it is responsible.
How much does a web designer earn?
The salary of the web designer varies according to his status, his missions… He generally earns more when he is freelance.
On average, the beginner web designer earns between €1,500 to €2,500 gross per month, then more than €3,000 gross thereafter.
Training to become a web designer
Bac + 2 level
The profession of web designer is accessible after a bac + 2, BTS or DUT, which offer theoretical and practical education:
- BTS visual communication;
- BTS IT and networks
- DUT computer engineering;
- DUT services and communication networks.
Level bac + 3 to bac + 5
- Vocational bachelor’s degree in communication activities and techniques;
- Professional degree in audiovisual and multimedia production management;
- Master pro innovations in communication, Internet, Intraner, web 2.0 sites, radiocommunications, multimedia. .
Schools
The web designer can also hold an artistic diploma, issued by an art school such as:
- The Goblins;
- Estienne;
- ESAG-Penninghem;
- ENSAAMA;
- Oliver de Serres;
- Emile Cohl School;
- National School of Decorative Arts;
- ENSAD;
- National School of Fine Arts…
Or a school specializing in communication, design and multimedia:
- Supinfocom;
- Supinfogame;
- ISCPA-Media Institute;
- ISCOM-Higher Institute of Communications and Advertising;
- International school of design.
Experiences
To become a web designer, experience is very often required. Work-study programs, internships or jobs in the field are very popular with recruiters and clients.
Qualifications needed to become a web designer
Technology expert
The web designer must master computers and be comfortable with the internet of course. But he also knows:
- the many graphic tools;
- softwares ;
- integration tools…
It is interested in what its competitors are doing, in particular by carrying out regular competitive intelligence.
Organized
The web designer must be autonomous and structured. He is often asked to perform his work over short and fixed periods. He must know how to manage his time and be methodical.
Creative
The web designer keeps abreast of trends, artistic and cultural news… He must have a good general knowledge and a graphic and visual sensitivity.
Open
The web designer maintains relationships with many stakeholders such as:
He enjoys working in a team and is open to criticism.
Content updated on 06/05/2012