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Web and Digital Interface Designers

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

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A look at the work

  • Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
  • Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
  • Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
  • Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
  • Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects.
  • Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback.
  • Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
  • Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.

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Interests involved in this work

These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.

Hands-on

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

2.6 / 7

Investigative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.9 / 7

Creative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.5 / 7

Helping people

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

2.2 / 7

Enterprising

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

3.1 / 7

Organizing

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.4 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

2026-08

3.8 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

2026-08

3.5 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2026-08

3.5 / 5

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

2026-08

3.4 / 5

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

2026-08

3.4 / 5

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

2026-08

3.4 / 5

Programming

Writing computer programs for various purposes.

2026-08

3.3 / 5

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

2026-08

3.1 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

2026-08

3.1 / 5

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

2026-08

3.1 / 5

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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2026-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

Related study fields

Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia →

Computer and Information Sciences, General →

Informatics →

Human-Centered Technology Design →

Computer Programming/Programmer, General →

Information Science/Studies →

Computer Science →

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design →

Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster →

Human Computer Interaction →

Design and Visual Communications, General →

Graphic Design →

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Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 15-1255.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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