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=Why I Chose This Occupation=

I chose this occupation because I find both computers and graphic design intriguing. I also already have hobbies in both of these areas, so (other than the coding) it shouldn't be too hard to get under control.



=General Description and Working Conditions=

Website Designers, like the title implies, design websites. They must make it so that the website is not only appealing, but also user-friendly and appropriate for what the clients want the website to reflect. They communicate with clients to know what their expectations are in terms of the final product (for example, a news website would have a different layout than an online shop). Once they get an idea, they'll create a few test sites, and ask various people to try them out to comb out the problems. The other half of the job is the graphics. If not chosen carefully, things clash together and look unappealing; thus, they must take into consideration backgrounds, patterns, colours, font, and more. Also, the design must match the mood of what information the website is trying to convey. For example, a website for a Tie-Dye Company won't be the same for a website for a Funeral Home. The Designer will now send out the first few pages of the website to the client for approval. If they're given the green light, the Designer will send it out to a group of web developers and graphic artists who will really get it up and running. While some freelance Designers do all of this themselves, it's not uncommon for them to get other specialists involved.

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=Technology Used In This Occupation=

Being a Website Designer means that you have to be good with technology. It's your job to deal with computers on a daily basis, as well as the software that you need to design things.



=Training and Education=

While a post-secondary degree isn't unnecessary, getting one will open up many doors for you. Many technical schools offer programs in this area, which take anywhere from a year to two years to complete. By this time, most students will probably have a portfolio of previous work done to show future employers.

Schools that offer this training are:
 * Anglonquin College
 * Art Institute of Vancouver
 * British Columbia Institute of Technology

media type="custom" key="22984010" =Work Opportunities=

Yes, there are many opportunities in this field to get started in. Already technology is expanding at a rapid rate, and will only continue to in the coming years. Who know where it'll lead?



In the JobsInNL site, there is [|one permanent position listed]

=Salary and Benefits=

Many things can change a Website Designers income, such as experience, technical knowledge, location, and employer. Ones employed by IT and such companies can earn anywhere between $25k - $100k annually. Freelance Website Designers usually work on an hourly basis, flat service fee, or per page they design. A Freelance Website Designer may earn as little as $15k annually when first starting out, while a well-established one can make up to $100k. The ones who work full time often get benefits such as dental coverage and paid vacation, but freelance Website Designer must pay for these themselves.

=References=


 * 1) [|Career Cruising]
 * 2) [|Jobs in NL]



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