Web Technician

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Introduction
Web Technicians are information and technology specialists who are focused on the development of websites.  The job would usually involve working as part of a design and communications team.

Work Environment
The work takes place mainly in an office.

Daily Activities
Duties could include:

  • generating design ideas and provide innovative solutions to all clients;
  • creating and maintaining accessible, bilingual, original, engaging, accurate, and usable design solutions;
  • the production from concept to artwork of publicity for the council. Including posters, flyers, leaflets, reports, booklets, banners, large format displays, exhibitions and point of sale products together with web and other medium formats;
  • taking briefs from clients, challenging and developing briefs in a constructive manner;
  • managing own workload and prioritising workload to meet client's deadlines;
  • continually keep up to date with the latest industry standard software and operating systems (e.g. Dreamweaver, Flash, Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Mac OS X ) and look for any new alternative software packages;
  • maximise the use of software's creative potential by continually learning to develop new skills and techniques;
  • maintaining up to date records of work progress on all design jobs.  Ensuring all paperwork is kept with files e.g. final proofs, quotes and orders relating to project for filing after job is completed;
  • ensuring projects comply with statutory and internal guidelines and policies particularly with the following: Corporate and Partnership organisation policies and design standards, Welsh Language Policy and Equality and Human Rights Commission and RNIB checklist.

Skills & Interests
A Web Technician will have:

  • good visual awareness and an eye for detail;
  • creativity;
  • communication and presentation skills;
  • ability to work in an Apple Mac and PC environment;
  • interpersonal skills;
  • ICT literacy;
  • the ability to project manage;
  • influencing and negotiating skills;
  • the ability to deliver tangible and accurate results within tight deadlines;
  • a knowledge of internet coding languages used for both presentation and layout of web/new media.

Entry Requirements
Web Technicians may require basic educational qualifications.  They may also be graduates in graphic design and may have other specific multimedia design qualifications.  A number of UK colleges offer relevant courses at all levels.

Future Prospects & Opportunities
Progression may be possible within two to three years as you develop a reputation and build a network of contacts.  In general, career development may depend on job movement to widen experience and develop your portfolio.  Opportunities will vary depending on the size of the organisation.

Further Information & Services
Big Ambition Wales www.bigambitionwales.com
e-skills UK www.e-skills.com
The Chartered Institute for IT www.bcs.org
The UK Web Design Association (UKWDA) www.ukwda.org

You may find further information about this area of work through Careers Wales (www.careerswales.com/) or in your local library, careers office or school careers library.

Careers Wales have produced a Spotlight article on careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths): https://www.careerswales.com/en/spotlight-on-stem/  

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