Web Developer

Web designers and developers research, design, develop and produce internet and intranet sites. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

The rapid spread of computers and information technology has generated a need for highly trained workers to design and develop new hardware and software systems and to incorporate new technologies.

These workers-computer systems analysts, database administrators, and computer scientists-include a wide range of computer specialists. Job tasks and occupational titles used to describe these workers evolve rapidly, reflecting new areas of specialization or changes in technology, as well as the preferences and practices of employers. Education requirements range from a 2-year degree to a graduate degree. Employment is expected to increase much faster than the average as organizations continue to adopt increasingly sophisticated technologies. Job prospects are favorable.

Web designers and developers in industry mostly perform some or all of the following duties:

• 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 optimize content for web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
• Research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products
• May lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop web site graphics, content, capacity and interactivity.

Web development is expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2012. Employment of these computer specialists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies.

Job increases will be driven by very rapid growth in computer system design and related services, which is projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. economy. In addition, many job openings will arise annually from the need to replace workers who move into managerial positions or other occupations or who leave the labor force. Job growth will not be as rapid as during the previous decade, however, as the information technology sector begins to mature and as routine work is increasingly outsourced overseas

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. Some experience as a computer programmer or graphic designer is usually required.

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