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Web Design

Web Designers design web pages that engage target audiences, drive web traffic, and provide optimal user experience; use knowledge of user interface design and human factors engineering to create visually pleasing web pages with rich content and clear navigational schemes; employ site animation and special effects to create a compelling user experience; test and improve site usability and performance on a variety of browsers.

• Design rich media websites and pages including graphic design/layout, user interface features, site animation, special effects elements, video/audio, etc.
• Design, build, and/or maintain websites using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
• Conceptualize, create, and manipulate individual design elements (e.g., audio, video, still images, animation, text, digital data, interactivity, etc.) using graphic/multi-media design software
• Develop website maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, and industry standards; design and create wireframes and prototypes
• Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of web development projects
• Develop and document style guidelines for website content; ensure compliance with accessibility requirements
• Develop, validate, and document test routines and schedules; ensure websites interface with all browser and device types
• Conduct surveys and usability studies to ensure website is user centered and meeting the needs of intended audience; monitor site performance
• Write and edit technical documentation, such as user manuals, testing protocols, and reports
• Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience
• Understand business goals and translate goals into key performance indicators (KPI)
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00