Web Designer

Background

Web designers create the look and feel of websites that people see and use every day. They combine creativity with technical skills to design layouts, choose colours and fonts, and make sure websites are easy to navigate. They work with clients to understand what they want, then use design software and sometimes coding to bring those ideas to life.

Similar Roles

Graphic Designer

UX Designer

UI Designer

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Web Designer→UX/UI Designer→Web Design Manager→Creative Director

Publications

Web Designer MagazineA List Apart

Books

The Design of Everyday ThingsDon't Make Me ThinkWeb Design for Developers

Key Figures

David CarsonJessica HischeJeffrey ZeldmanJen Simmons

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference6.3, 741.6For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Website DesignerDigital DesignerInterface DesignerWeb Developer Designer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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