Web Designers are responsible for creating visual elements required to design a web page, such as colour schemes, text formatting, and layout. They need to work with different programming languages in order to create websites. Their duties vary according to organisation size. For instance, in small companies they are responsible for the efficient functioning of the entire website, while in larger firms they are just required for the design field.

Web Designers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Uploading websites to a server.
• Deciding colours, texts, and background to use.
• Discussing with clients the website design.
• Positioning buttons, pictures and links.
• Testing website features.

• Having experience with HTML editors.
• Having good knowledge of image manipulation software.
• Being creative.
• Being able to work to strict deadlines.
• Being proactive and flexible.
• Having multitasking skills.
• Being able to work alone or with a team.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Having knowledge about guidelines for website accessibility.
• Being able to explain technical information to other people.

Web Designer posts require candidates with technical abilities and design skills. In the past, people working on this area learned all abilities and skills required for this business by their own efforts, but now, employers require relevant qualifications and experience related to this sector. It is also recommended to have knowledge about useful software for this industry such as Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, .NET, among others.

In United Kingdom there are several institutions offering courses for this area, including BTEC Interactive Use of Media Levels 1 to 3, City & Guilds IT Users Awards Levels 2 and 3, and the list of degrees offered by the UCAS website.