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- Web graphic designers responsible how websites look, making choices about layout, fonts, and images to create usable and aesthetically pleasing websites.
- They may also work on individual page elements, such as logos or images, that are incorporated into the final design.
- The line between web graphic designers and web designers has grown increasingly blurred in recent years, and many web graphic designers now need foundational knowledge of web technologies like HTML and CSS.
- Web graphic designers tend to work with teams of designers and developers to bring a website to life.
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Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and Layout Page Elements
- One of the primary responsibilities of a web graphic designer is designing and placing elements on a web page, which can include logos and images as well as textual elements. The web graphic designer may create a mockup or wireframe using image editing software and work with developers and programmers to transform this wireframe into a functional website.
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- Composition – need excellent composition skills to determine where to locate page elements and balance the overall look and flow of the page
- Typography – familiarity with typographical principles and practices is also essential in this role, as the web graphic designer needs to consider font choices and sizes and how they work within the page
- Web coding – knowledge of CSS, HTML, and JavaScript code to change how the page looks and behaves, so should have a strong grasp of these web coding languages
- Communication skills – written and verbal communication are both vital in this role, as need to collaborate with design and development teams.
Skills:
- Photoshop, Illustrator
- Adobe XD
- HTML5, CSS, Javascript
