Web jobs

The creation of a website generally requires skill in dealing with words, images and computer programmes. This provides a wide variety of employment. Recruitment is generally through IT jobs websites. Some individuals have balanced skills in each of these areas. Most of us have strengths and weaknesses. As listed below, in the section on large web projects, a range of web specialists has come into existence...

Small websites, hosted on the internet or private intranets, are generally the work of a single website architect with balanced skills in content management, web technology and graphic design.

Medium websites require a website architect with supporting specialists in content management, web technology and web graphic design.

Large web projects require substantial design teams. Specialist roles have emerged: Website Architect, Website Planner, Web Strategist, Web Analyst, Web designer, Information Architect, Link Administrator, Technical Architect, Content Manager, Webmaster, Intranet Manager, Engineer, Developer, Programmer, Chief Technology Officer, Security Architect, System Administrator, Business Developer, B2B B2C Consultant, Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur, Finance Director, Analyst, Supply Chain Manager, Marketing Director, Brand Manager, Sales Manager, New Media Buyer, Advertising Manager, Web Strategist, Project Manager, Producer, Editor, Lawyer, Journalist, Online Teacher, Content Management Designer, Creative Director, Multimedia Producer. The principles of assembling a team are:

  • The selection of specialists will depend on the nature of the project
  • Each team member must have an awareness of the Vitruvian objectives
  • The selection of an individual to co-ordinate the team will depend more on personal qualities than technical qualifications

Further details of web jobs can be found from recruitment websites. The links below take you to examples of specific jobs on UK recruitment websites.

Jobserve

Content Manager

Web Designer

Information Architect

Graphic Designer

Intranet Architect/Manager

 
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