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.

Bright Outlook

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Common Job Titles

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Video Game Designers

Key Tasks

Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.

Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects.

Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.

Conduct user research to determine design requirements and analyze user feedback to improve design quality.

Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.

Create searchable indices for Web page content.

Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.

Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.

Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content.

Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback.

Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.

Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.

Develop Web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards.

Develop, validate, and document test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.

Direct and execute pre-production activities, such as creating moodboards or storyboards and establishing a project timeline.

Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.

Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.

Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.

Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.

Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.

Perform or direct Web site updates.

Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.

Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.

Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of individual Web development projects.

Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.

Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.

Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.

Write and edit technical documentation for digital interface products and designs, such as user manuals, testing protocols, and reports.

Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.

Technology Skills

Web platform development software

Bootstrap
React
Spring Framework
Vue.js

Data base user interface and query software

Airtable
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
Blackboard software
Transact-SQL

Development environment software

Apache Kafka
Apache Maven
Go
Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EE

Object or component oriented development software

Apache Spark
jQuery
Scala
Swift

Operating system software

Apple iOS
Google Android
Microsoft Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Data base management system software

Amazon DynamoDB
Apache Hive
Elasticsearch
Oracle PL/SQL

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Creative Cloud software
Adobe Illustrator
JamBoard
Trimble SketchUp Pro

Video creation and editing software

Adobe After Effects
Flipgrid
Screencastify
YouTube

Enterprise application integration software

Atlassian Bamboo
Extensible markup language XML
IBM InfoSphere DataStage
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS

Application server software

Docker
GitHub
Red Hat OpenShift
Spring Boot

Business intelligence and data analysis software

IBM Cognos Impromptu
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Qlik Tech QlikView
Tableau

Program testing software

Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
JUnit
Selenium
UserZoom

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

Dropbox
Google Drive
Microsoft SharePoint
Slack

Web page creation and editing software

Adobe Dreamweaver
Axure RP
Google Sites
Social media sites

Configuration management software

Chef
Perforce Helix software
Puppet

Word processing software

3M Post-it App
Evernote
Google Docs

Analytical or scientific software

IBM SPSS Statistics
SAS
The MathWorks MATLAB

Cloud-based management software

Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
IBM WebSphere
Splunk Enterprise

Project management software

Atlassian Confluence
Microsoft Project
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Content workflow software

Atlassian JIRA
Sitecore CMS

Network monitoring software

Nagios
Wireshark

Object oriented data base management software

Hibernate ORM
PostgreSQL

Video conferencing software

Cisco Webex
Google Meet

Desktop publishing software

Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Publisher

File versioning software

Apache Subversion SVN
Git

Customer relationship management CRM software

Oracle Eloqua
Salesforce software

Transaction server software

Customer information control system CICS
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

Graphical user interface development software

Figma
Salesforce Visualforce

Sales and marketing software

Google Ads
HubSpot software

Data base reporting software

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
SAP Crystal Reports

Presentation software

Apple Keynote
Google Slides

Process mapping and design software

InVision software
Microsoft Visio

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Metadata management software

Quest Erwin Data Modeler

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes

Enterprise system management software

IBM Power Systems software

Expert system software

Ansible software

Document management software

Adobe Acrobat

Computer based training software

Moodle

Desktop communications software

Skype

Communications server software

IBM Domino

Portal server software

Apache HTTP Server

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Instant messaging software

Blink

Financial analysis software

Delphi Technology

Transaction security and virus protection software

NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software

Multi-media educational software

Nearpod

Data mining software

Google Analytics

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

Unified modeling language UML

Storage networking software

Amazon Simple Storage Service S3

Industrial control software

Chatbot software

Tools and Equipment

Computer servers

Application servers
Web servers

Notebook computers

Laptop computers

High capacity removable media drives

Universal serial bus USB flash drives

Desktop computers

Personal computers

Detailed Work Activities

Design websites or web applications.

Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.

Update website content.

Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.

Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.

Create images or other visual displays.

Develop models of information or communications systems.

Document design or development procedures.

Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.

Test software performance.

Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.

Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.

Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.

Develop detailed project plans.

Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.

Develop testing routines or procedures.

Document network-related activities or tasks.

Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.

Implement design or process improvements.

Provide customer service to clients or users.

Provide technical support for computer network issues.

Resolve computer software problems.

Supervise information technology personnel.

Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.

Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.

Write computer programming code.

Write reports or evaluations.

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.

SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)