# Tasks & work activities — web designer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-1024.00 (manual nearest via ISCO 2166 (Graphic Designers)).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
- **[Core]** Research new software or design concepts.
- **[Core]** Prepare digital files for printing.
- **[Core]** Research the target audience of projects.
- **[Core]** Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
- **[Core]** Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- **[Core]** Use computer software to generate new images.
- **[Core]** Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
- **[Core]** Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
- **[Core]** Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
- **[Core]** Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
- **[Core]** Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
- **[Core]** Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
- **[Core]** Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
- **[Core]** Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
- **[Core]** Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
- **[Core]** Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
- **[Supplemental]** Write or edit copy for clients.
- **[Supplemental]** Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.

## Detailed work activities

- Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
- Collect data about customer needs.
- Conduct market research.
- Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
- Confer with clients to determine needs.
- Create computer-generated graphics or animation.
- Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.
- Design layouts for print publications.
- Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
- Edit written materials.
- Maintain records, documents, or other files.
- Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
- Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
- Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
- Research new technologies.
- Review art or design materials.
- Write advertising or promotional material.