Web Design Careers

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Over the past 20 years or so, a whole new medium to art has developed thanks to the internet. Web design goes beyond artistry and imagination, by putting ideas to use for companies and individuals.

The internet will never go out of style. It is becoming more and more important in the everyday lives of people all over the globe. It is used for business, information gathering, social interaction, a media source, and a way of communication. So whether your strengths are artistic, technological, or business-oriented, you will find a use in web design. Clients will rely on you to execute marketing strategies and to communicate valuable information to the public. Your ideas and designs will not only be unique, but also useful and user-friendly. No workday will ever be tedious or repetitive. For most designers, hours are very flexible since the designer can easily take his/her work home. A career in web design opens many doors to possible important contacts through clients. The environment is creative, fun, and casual. The income and work prospects are much higher than the average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, thanks to the advantage of freelancing. While many web design jobs are to be found working in firms, large or small, there are extraordinary self-employment opportunities to be had in web design. In fact, 30% of web designers are self-employed, says the Guide to College Majors.

The web is always changing and evolving. a web designer will need to stay up on current trends, technologies, and resources. Web designers are often the first to understand and implement new technology, so the greater the amount of study, the greater amount of skills learned, the greater your job prospects. Your studies will teach you how to merge the age-old, standardized principles of design with those of marketing and technology. The designer MUST be able to work under constraints of budget, time, ability, resources, and message. Procrastination and short tempers have no place in this career. And although your studies will take you far, talent will take you much further. If you have the drive and talent to succeed, you’re on your way to an exciting career in web design. And CBU is a fantastic place to begin.

    Entry Level Web Design Job Titles

  • Web Intern
  • Web Coder
  • Web Graphic Designer
  • Digital Designer
  • Web Administrator/Webmaster
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer
  • Web Developer I
  • Java Developer
  • PHP Developer
  • Rails Developer
  • UI / UX Designer
  • Web Interface Developer
  • Front-End Web Developer
  • Web Applications Developer
  • Mobile Applications Developer
  • Server Admin
  • Database Administrator
  • Mid Level Web Design Job Titles

  • Web Developer II
  • Junior Web Designer
  • Junior Web Developer
  • Junior Art Director
  • Junior Java Developer
  • Junior PHP Developer
  • Junior Rails Developer
  • Junior UI / UX Designer
  • Junior Web Interface Developer
  • Junior Front-End Web Developer
  • Junior Web Applications Developer
  • Junior Mobile Applications Developer
  • Upper Level Web Design Job Titles

  • Web Developer III
  • Senior Web Designer
  • Senior Web Developer
  • Senior Java Developer
  • Senior PHP Developer
  • Senior Rails Developer
  • Senior UI / UX Designer
  • Senior Web Interface Developer
  • Senior Front-End Web Developer
  • Senior Web Applications Developer
  • Senior Mobile Applications Developer
  • Web Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Lead Web Developer
  • Manager of Front End Web Development
  • Web Design Manager
  • Web Development Manager
  • Web Art Director
  • Web Design Director
  • Director of Web Development
  • Global Web Design Director
  • Global Director of Web Development