A Web Designer's Role

Responsibilities:

• Work on creating graphics for web design, print design in image editing applications.
• Create good Home pages, internal page designs, and admin panel UI of websites as per wire frames or instructions.
• Create good Print media designs, Presentation slides for requirements.
• Spot and Fix the bugs of himself and document the solutions.
• Will be required to document whatever has been learned.
• Understand & create project requirements, specifications
• Give time estimates for task and deliver quality work in that timeframe
• Ensuring correct time estimates for Juniors and their timely deliverables
• Document what is learned and explored/searched (on Net)
• Provide training in required skills to his juniors
• Should spot and report issues, risks, requirements of projects/team and suggest solutions
• Ensure Knowledgebase is properly classified, documented
• Giving good presentations to others for sharing knowledge, experience and latest trends
• Find plugins, tools and creation of library for Improving the efficiency for development
• Strong knowledge of SEO and latest trends and their implementations
• Implement and ensure regular use of VSS / CVS and other data sharing and safety practices.
• Enhance the efficiency of development with respect to the number of issues, there by helping to achieve a level or 100 % accuracy at the development phase itself
• Define and implement testing methodologies and processes.
• Find the root cause of technical problem and find usable solution for them.
• Work on multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities and projects.
• Quick learn application requirement, functionality and business workflow.
• Communicate with client and understand client perspective.
• Train the new recruits on Design standards and processes.
• Maintain proper coordination with other department group members for clarifications on all required aspects of each project.

Mandatory Skills:

• Excellent aesthetic tastes and understanding of visual communication
• Creative visualization and effective explanation, presentations of the same
• Extensive knowledge of Image editing application like Photoshop / Fireworks
• Extensive knowledge of Flash animation and basic programming
• Awareness of latest web design standards and their application
• Ability to create designs for Print media
• Strong knowledge of SEO and latest trends
• Ability to Communicate with client and understand client/business/market perspective.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with quality deliverables
  

Desired Skills:

• Good knowledge of Flash for creating animations
• knowledge of Graphics Plugins and utilities
• Basic knowledge of Print Media Software like Corel Draw / Illustrator
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Application of usability standards
• Application of web design principles
• Good knowledge of VSS / CVS
• Extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of HTML coding for websites
• Application of SEO principles and latest trends in designing
• Basic knowledge of Audio/Video editing tools and motion video
• Awareness of animation principles
  

Characteristics:

• Punctual at work
• Smart workings
• Good grasping capability
• Proactive
• Zeal to learn newer technology
• Good Team player & dedicated to work
• Ability to work under pressure without loss of quality
• Good learning and analytical skills.
• Problem solving & Positive attitude.