web-designer/references/tasks.md

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.