Web designer
Also known as
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- Usually work in offices
- Need to be creative, methodical and communicate well
Salary information
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
Outlook
Web design continues to evolve as organisations invest in stronger online experiences and digital services. In New Zealand and globally, trends such as accessibility, mobile-first design, AI-assisted design tools and personalised user experiences are influencing how websites are created. As digital communication becomes increasingly important across industries, the focus remains on designing websites that are engaging, inclusive and easy to use.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Creative thinking and visual communication
- Understanding of user needs and behaviour
- Attention to detail and design quality
- Ability to interpret feedback and improve designs
- Confidence using digital design tools
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
AUT programmes
- Interaction Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa
- Communication Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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