ROLES OF THE WEBSITE DESIGNER
You may be thinking: 'Yes, that sounds like me, but what exactly do web designers do all day?’. More than making great imagery, form and colour, web designers strategically create and build fully-functional websites meant to attract internet users. While often working within a collaborative team, some roles and responsibilities of the designer include:
- Designing and conceptualizing website and mobile page layouts
- Designing navigational elements
- Responsive Design
- Creating Wireframes
- User Experience and research Imagery branding and sizing
- Logo creation
- Understanding technical elements and HTML coding
- Quality Assurance and Testing
Our digital world is evolving rapidly and companies are no longer looking for DIY, unprofessional websites. Why Not? Read About That Here. It is more important than ever to not only understand how to properly design a website with a solid foundation, but to understand the intention around it: user intent and experience, search engine optimization boosting elements, site speed, etc.
At StyleLabs, we have a team of talented designers who do just that and more. All of them have varying degrees of certifications, qualifications, and experience, and have graduated from some of the most prestigious web design courses in Calgary.
BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER: TOP WEB DESIGNER PROGRAMS IN CALGARY
If you have determined that web design is a good personality fit and a viable career option, you have several educational options in the Calgary area. From full structured bachelor degree programs to more specialized, concentrated courses, you can find an option that works for your lifestyle.
University of Calgary
As the first established University in Calgary, U of C offers a 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies. In addition, their Continuing Education Faculty offers a number of comprehensive design programs, such as an 8-course Certificate in Graphic Design program and a 8-course Integrated Digital Media Design Certificate.
Mount Royal University
As one of Calgary’s premier educational institutes, MRU offers a number of website design options. In addition to their 4-year structured Bachelor of Communication - Information Design Degree and 4-year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems Degree Programs, they offer two Extension Certificate Programs: an 8-Class Digital Graphic Design program and a 6-Class Web Designer Extension Certificate.
Southern Institute of Technology
Sait offers a comprehensive 2-year New Media Production and Design Diploma Program that provides comprehensive training in the tools and techniques used for web design and user experience. In addition, they offer a continuing education Web Design Certificate of Achievement and and individual credit classes such as Web Design Tools & Techniques, Mobile Web and Applications and more.
Alberta University of Art & Design
Known as one of the premier Art schools and the newest University designations in Calgary, ACAD offers a BFA in Media Arts, and a BDes in Visual Communications, both containing in-depth elements of Website Design and Communications. ACAD also offers a number of extension and continuing education courses for those who want to supplement their education or learn web design at their leisure.
Academy of Learning
The Academy of Learning offers an intensive 44-week Web Designer Diploma course that is concentrated in web design principles and software, such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator and HTML and CSS code languages. In addition, they offer a number of web design certificate courses, designed for flexible schedules and learning paces.
JOIN THE STYLELABS TEAM
For the right person, Website Design can be a creative, collaborative and rewarding career. Not only are you able to inject your own creative design philosophies to your work, you’ll use cutting-edge software and technology and work with highly creative teams to create digital art and user experiences.
StyleLabs may have a career in Web Design waiting for you! If you are a Calgary web designer or are working towards your certification, we are always looking for amazing full-time Calgary web design talent and offer a number of intern opportunities.
To find out more about our career opportunities, visit our Calgary office at 2500 4 St SW, Calgary, AB, T2S, 1X6. Alternatively, you can contact us at (587) 880-3358 or fill in our online contact form.
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