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Job Description

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1134.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 72,150.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 34.00
Currently, there are 129,540 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Web Developers”.

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Tasks for “User Experience Designer (UX Designer)”

Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
Develop Web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards.
Perform or direct Web site updates.
Renew domain name registrations.
Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
Write, design, or edit Web page content, or direct others producing content.
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
Recommend and implement performance improvements.
Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content.
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
Establish appropriate server directory trees.
Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
Register Web sites with search engines to increase Web site traffic.
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.
Create web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
Create searchable indices for Web page content.
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.
Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.
Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.

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