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Web designer
Digital designer
Web designers use their creative and technical skills to design new websites and redesign existing ones.
Average salary (a year)
£18000
Starter
£40000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
as a contractor / self-employed
as customers demand
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a university course; a college course; an apprenticeship; working towards this role
University
You could take a higher national diploma or degree in
web design and development, multimedia design, digital media development, interactive computing
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
College
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills you need for this job, for example
Level 3 Certificate in Web Design and Development, T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development, Level 4 Diploma in IT Web Design
Entry requirements
You may need:
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
  • 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to T Levels|https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You could take an apprenticeship, such as
Content Creator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, Junior VFX Artist Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, Creative Digital Design Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Work
You could start working as a design assistant or web support assistant and train while you work.
Volunteering
You could volunteer for a local community group or charity and create a website for them. Any experience you can get will be helpful when applying for jobs.
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Career Tips
You'll need a portfolio of work that shows employers your creative design skills.
To make sure that you're up to date with the latest trends, features and design software you can
get involved in free webinars or online training courses, sign up to free online magazines, read the latest industry blogs for news and tips
Further Information
You can get more advice about careers in web design from techskills.
You can also find out more from Discover Creative Careers.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    The ability to write computer programs
    Persistence and determination
    Analytical thinking skills
    To be flexible and open to change
    The ability to use your initiative
    Maths knowledge
Digital Skills Level
to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications
What you will do
Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
Day to day tasks
You could
take a lead in maintaining and developing a site, attend meetings with clients to plan and develop website style and appearance, use content management systems (CMS), analyse statistics about who is using the website, write reports for managers, clients and partners, report technical problems to IT support staff
Working environment
You could work in an office, from home or at a client's business.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience you could
become a lead web designer or manager, work as a freelance web designer, set up your own web design business
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