Knowing the job title you want to apply for

ardcor · 05-05-2008, 05:35 AM

Ok. There is a pretty blurry line in what potential employers call a designer and a front end web developer.
If you aim to go into a small outfit - remember you might have to wear a few hats - and in the interview stage clarify exactly what you will be doing if you were to be offered the job.

Here is a brief outline of what a designer and front end deleloper and WEB designer do.

Designer - Works solely on the design of projects. Maybe print - web - mobile etc.

Front end developer - Works on the CSS HTML JAVA AJAX and whatnot. Also will dabble with photoshop as they are usually borderline visual and code types.

Web Designer - The worst job title to get ever. This can mean ANYHING. Basically to design a web site is to design visually and build. So design in a app like photoshop - convert to css and html and maybe looking at flash and actionscript.

Hope this clears up a few things for employers.

freestyle · 05-06-2008, 07:56 PM

glad to know

leftover_color · 05-06-2008, 08:34 PM

Thanks, good info to know when applying.

Gino · 05-07-2008, 01:44 AM

Hey I wrote a post on this topic a while back. I think you all will find it very useful!

http://www.youthedesigner.com/2008/0...eer-in-design/

Staur · 05-07-2008, 03:23 AM

thanks for clearing that up

ardcor · 05-07-2008, 04:09 AM

yeh maybe we should keep one fresh as its an important topic that really probably shouldn't get missed ?

05-05-2008, 05:35 AM	#1
ardcor Ardcor Massive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 313	Knowing the job title you want to apply for Ok. There is a pretty blurry line in what potential employers call a designer and a front end web developer. If you aim to go into a small outfit - remember you might have to wear a few hats - and in the interview stage clarify exactly what you will be doing if you were to be offered the job. Here is a brief outline of what a designer and front end deleloper and WEB designer do. Designer - Works solely on the design of projects. Maybe print - web - mobile etc. Front end developer - Works on the CSS HTML JAVA AJAX and whatnot. Also will dabble with photoshop as they are usually borderline visual and code types. Web Designer - The worst job title to get ever. This can mean ANYHING. Basically to design a web site is to design visually and build. So design in a app like photoshop - convert to css and html and maybe looking at flash and actionscript. Hope this clears up a few things for employers. __________________ Now you can hire me! My Site - www.adamwoodhouse.co.uk My DA - http://ardcor.deviantart.com Me on Adobe.com http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/ga...tent=woodhouse

05-07-2008, 01:44 AM	#4
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,034	Hey I wrote a post on this topic a while back. I think you all will find it very useful! http://www.youthedesigner.com/2008/0...eer-in-design/ __________________ Free Business Cards // T Shirts Blog // How to Start A Clothing Line

05-07-2008, 03:23 AM	#5
Staur Senior Designer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 255	thanks for clearing that up __________________ Peace

05-07-2008, 04:09 AM	#6
ardcor Ardcor Massive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 313	yeh maybe we should keep one fresh as its an important topic that really probably shouldn't get missed ? __________________ Now you can hire me! My Site - www.adamwoodhouse.co.uk My DA - http://ardcor.deviantart.com Me on Adobe.com http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/ga...tent=woodhouse

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05-06-2008, 07:56 PM	#2
freestyle Senior Designer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 422	glad to know

05-06-2008, 08:34 PM	#3
leftover_color Senior Designer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 360	Thanks, good info to know when applying.