Occupation
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
O*NET 31.0 · 15-1255.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
- 02Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- 03Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- 04Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- 05Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects.
- 06Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback.
- 07Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
- 08Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
- 09Conduct user research to determine design requirements and analyze user feedback to improve design quality.
- 10Perform or direct Web site updates.
- 11Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.
- 12Direct and execute pre-production activities, such as creating moodboards or storyboards and establishing a project timeline.
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