Web Designers and Developers
(NOC 2175)
in All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information TechnologyWeb designers and developers research, design, develop and produce Internet and Intranet sites. They work for computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “good”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is better than average when compared to other occupations in Nova Scotia. This is a moderate sized occupation in Nova Scotia so some job opportunities may occur through turnover. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow moderately over the next few years, which will likely provide some additional opportunities for employment. With a small percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are not expected to be a major contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Web Designers and Developers most commonly work full-time hours. Also, a fair portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
The median employment income for 59% of Web Designers and Developers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $49,300. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$17.36
Minimum$24.00
Median$36.06
MaximumAnnual Pay
$3,001
Minimum$36,192
Median$69,521
MaximumCompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$18.00
Minimum$37.80
Median$48.46
MaximumAnnual Pay
$13,568
Minimum$60,422
Median$107,009
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Web designers and developers research, design, develop and produce Internet and Intranet sites. They work for computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.
Job duties
Web designers and developers:
- Consult with clients to develop and document Web site requirements.
- Prepare mock-ups and storyboards.
- Develop Web site architecture and determine hardware and software requirements.
- Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout, and flow of the Web site.
- Create and enhance content for the Web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation, and other software.
- Plan, design, write, modify, integrate, and test Web-site related code.
- Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls.
- May lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Web site graphics, content, capacity, and interactivity.
- May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products.
Sample job titles
- e-business (electronic business) Web site developer
- e-commerce (electronic commerce) Web site developer
- Internet site designer
- Intranet site developer
- Web developer
- Web manager
- Web site designer
- Webmaster
Skills
People who succeed as web designers are both innovative and methodical. You should be able to select and organize site content and information according to meaning and optimal visual presentation on the site. Accuracy and good proofreading skills are required to detect, locate, and avoid errors in code. Numerical ability is required to use web-related programming languages. Strong communication skills are required to assess client's needs and inform them of options and progress. You may be required to lead or coordinate the work of professionals with various types of expertise.
Job requirements
- A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, communications or business or completion of a college program in computer science, graphic arts, Web design or business is required.
Other considerations
Experience as a computer programmer or graphic designer is usually required. Rapid advances in technology and design mean that people in this field should be prepared to keep up-to-date with new developments.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Annapolis Valley
Southern
Cape Breton
North Shore
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Professional, scientific and technical services
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Public administration
Arts, entertainment and recreation
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
35-44
45-54
15-24
55-64
65+
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
25-34
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$45,105 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,810 median annual incomeHigh school
$13,110 median annual incomeMaster
N/ADiploma Below Bachelor
N/ACompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
College Diploma
$59,986 median annual incomeBachelor
$63,965 median annual incomeHigh school
$45,835 median annual incomeMaster
$65,105 median annual incomeApprenticeship
$57,773 median annual incomeEducation & training
Business/Commerce
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs focus on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and non-profit public and private institutions and agencies. They prepare students to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
Institutions providing this program
Communications and Media Studies
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the study of communications mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. They include courses in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication, theories of communication, critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion, written communication, print, electronic, and digital media, rhetorical tradition and criticism, media, society, and culture, consequences and effects of mass media, media social science and criticism, and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.
Institutions providing this program
Sydney, NS
Computer and Information Sciences
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs focus on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
Institutions providing this program
Computer Programming
College or Trades ProgramThese programs focus on writing and implementing generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that prepares students to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. They include courses in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing, program customization and linking, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and related aspects of operating systems and networks.
Institutions providing this program
Computer Programming - Specific Applications
College or Trades ProgramThese programs apply the knowledge and skills of general computer programming to the solution of specific operational problems and customization requirements presented by individual software users and organizational users. Includes training in specific types of software and its installation and maintenance.
Institutions providing this program
Halifax, NS
Computer Science
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. They include courses in the principles of computational science, and computing theory, computer hardware design, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
E-commerce/Electronic Commerce
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. They include courses in business administration, information technology, information resources management, web design, computer and Internet law and policy, computer privacy and security, e-trading, insurance, electronic marketing, investment capital planning, enterprise operations, personnel supervision, contracting, and product and service networking.
Institutions providing this program
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. They include courses in Internet theory, web page standards and policies, elements of web page design, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, search engines, navigation, morphing, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies.
Institutions providing this program
Halifax, NS
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