Web designer

Also known as

User experience designer, user interface designer, UX/UI designer, product service designer, website designer, digital designer

AUT programmes

• Communication Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa
• Interaction Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa
• Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
• Usually work in offices
• Need to be creative, methodical and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Design websites and software applications
• Work with others to improve user experience
• Develop models of user experience
• Improve website accessibility
• Write computer programming code
• Analyse website user data
• Research customer needs
• Test websites and software applications
• Work with others on marketing plans
• Update website content

Salary information

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