Job Description

Senior web designers work with various aspects of website creation, from the coding element to ensuring a site is responsive and optimized for search engines. Typical tasks that a senior web designer is involved with include developing website layouts, updating sites with changes or new information, and working with other teams to create concepts and strategies. This role is well-suited to creative people with an aptitude for technology, computers, and problem-solving abilities.

A key part of a senior web designer’s duties is meeting with clients and team members to discuss the needs of the site or project and to create a plan of what’s required. This involves ideation and strategy as well as a good understanding of the clients’ brand and goals. Working from project briefs and concepts, senior web designers create and test applications to ensure that they’re working effectively and meet the demands of the client. This involves checking that the site is responsive, fixing any bugs or faults, and checking the site on different browsers to assess potential usability issues. Part of this role involves writing programming code to build the website and alter the design. This involves staying up-to-date with the latest coding developments and changes, utilizing new technology to streamline the process, and adhering to best practices. Part of this role involves writing programming code to build the website and alter the design. This involves staying up-to-date with the latest coding developments and changes, utilizing new technology to streamline the process, and adhering to best practices.Senior web designers are expected to be creative and find original solutions to briefs. They also create strategies to proactively drive innovation with new options made available by upcoming technologies. Communication Skills – Senior web designers work closely with other departments to bring projects and ideas to life. They provide support on technical issues, often explaining information to people with no web design knowledge. This requires excellent communication skills and the ability to translate information clearly
Technical Support – Senior web designers oversee the technical web strategy at all stages and provide advice and support where they can
Problem Solving – When issues arise, it’s the senior