Durham Technical Community College - Durham, NC

posted 27 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Durham, NC
Educational Services

About the position

The Web and Digital Interface Designer is responsible for developing and testing layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across various browsers and devices. This role involves utilizing web framework applications and client-side code to create engaging and user-friendly web experiences. Designers will evaluate web designs against established web and accessibility standards, ensuring that all interfaces are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate. Additionally, they will analyze web usage metrics to optimize websites for marketability and improve search engine rankings. In this position, designers will also focus on enhancing human-computer interaction by creating and testing interfaces that maximize usability across digital devices, websites, and software applications. This includes a strong emphasis on design aesthetics, ensuring that the visual elements of the web interfaces are appealing and effective. Furthermore, the role may involve creating graphics for websites and managing website content and links to ensure a cohesive and engaging user experience. The Web Development Associate degree program at Durham Tech is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in this field. Graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for employment in various sectors, including businesses, educational institutions, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems for information design and management. The program emphasizes competencies aligned with industry-recognized certification exams, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the demands of the job market.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus.
  • Ensure compatibility and usability across different browsers and devices.
  • Utilize web framework applications and client-side code.
  • Evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards.
  • Analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking.
  • Design and test interfaces to facilitate human-computer interaction.
  • Maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design.
  • Create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in web design and development tools.
  • Understanding of web and accessibility standards.
  • Experience with client-side coding and web frameworks.
  • Ability to analyze web metrics and optimize for search engines.
  • Strong design skills with a focus on aesthetics and usability.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with graphic design software.
  • Knowledge of user experience (UX) principles.
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS).
  • Understanding of SEO best practices.
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