Web designers are responsible for the visual aspects of a website, including its layout, usability, and aesthetics. They work with clients to understand their needs, and then create detailed website specifications. They also design graphics, animations, and sample page layouts, including colours, font, and text size.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Use wireframing tools

Write clean, semantic front-end code

Convert raw images and layouts into CSS/XHTML themes

Develop and maintain web style guides

Provide thought leadership on web design best practices

Create high-fidelity mock-ups for user testing and vetting

Presenting initial design ideas to clients

Working with different content management systems

Considering search engine optimization (SEO)

Meeting legal requirements such as freedom of information, privacy, and accessibility standards

Keeping up to date with new trends and technology

Ensuring that websites are compatible with modern browser