Web Design Professionals
70AI USED FOR70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE →
Web Design Professionals
Web design professionals n.e.c. are the creative architects of the digital landscape, crafting visually stunning and user-friendly websites that captivate audiences and drive engagement. In a world where online presence is paramount, their role is crucial for businesses and brands aiming to thrive in the competitive UK market and beyond.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI already does a lot of this work
AI is already used for a large share of the day-to-day tasks in this job. We have not yet classified what, if anything, structurally protects it, so we make no claim either way about a moat. Learn the tools, and build the judgement that stays human.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Web DesignerAs a Junior Web Designer, you will assist in creating website designs and layouts, learning from experienced professionals while developing your skills in design software and coding.£22,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Web DesignerIn this role, you will take on more responsibility, leading projects and collaborating with clients to create bespoke web solutions that meet their needs.£30,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Web DesignerAs a Senior Web Designer, you will oversee design projects, mentor junior staff, and drive innovation within your team, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with business goals.£50,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£47,000 median
🎓Computer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£39,000 median
🎓Computer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Software Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · DegreeComputer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · DegreeComputing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · DegreeComputer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · DegreeComputer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeSoftware Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · Degree