Web Designer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Web Designer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Conceptualizing creative ideas with clients.
  • Testing and improving the design of the website.
  • Establishing design guidelines, standards, and best practices.
  • Incorporating functionalities and features into websites.
  • Designing sample pages including colors and fonts.
  • Preparing design plans and presenting the website structure.
  • Maintaining the appearance of websites by enforcing content standards.
  • Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with branding for clients.
  • Working with different content management systems.
  • Communicating design ideas using user flows, process flows, site maps and wireframes.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Web Designer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Web Designer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.