Web Designer
Creates the design and layout of a website, making it interactive, dynamic and attractive.
Overview
A Web Designer is responsible for making websites interactive, dynamic, attractive while providing access to the customers to their desired information. A Web Designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages. Web Designers can work on a brand new website or update an already existing site.
Where they work
- Software Companies
- IT Consultancies
- Specialist Web Design Companies
- Large Corporate Organisations
- Any organisation that uses Computer Systems
Work environment
You will typically work 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can also start your own web designing company offering your services to clients.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good with computers.
- You pay attention to details while working.
- You like to have clear instructions to follow.
- You like to work in a team.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (B.A.)/Science (B.Sc.) in Multimedia and Web Design followed by Master's degree in Arts (M.A.)/Science (M.Sc.) in E-commerce and Web Design
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree in any subject of your choice and then complete PG Diploma in Web Design
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Science/Multimedia Design. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Government College, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
- Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur, Punjab
- Government Polytechnic, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Government Polytechnic, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Institute of Computer Science, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal
- National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal
- National Institute of Design, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala
- DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra
- Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, Punjab
- International Academy of Computer Graphics, Hyderabad, Telangana
- ICAT Design and Media College, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, Punjab
- 7 Star Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Asian Educational Institute, Patiala, Punjab
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Trainee
- 2Web Designer
- 3Senior Web Designer
Related careers to explore
User Experience Designer
Makes sure using a website, application or digital service is as easy as possible.
Full Stack Developer
Develops both the client and server end of a web application — an end-to-end service.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Computer Science, Arts.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Chris Coyier — A front end web developer and web designer as well as the co-founder of CodePen which is an online community for testing and showcasing user-created HTML, CSS and JavaScript code snippets. Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin, graduating in Graphic Design. He now co-hosts a web development podcast known as ShopTalk.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 665 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Web_Designer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The contents page lists this career on printed page 669, but the card is on 665 — the largest of this category's contents-page discrepancies.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.