How To Become An Internet Site Designer: What It Is and Career Path

What is an internet site designer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

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Quoted expert

Abby Guido

There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an internet site designer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $28.77 an hour? That's $59,834 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 22,100 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to an internet site designer?

Abby Guido

Assistant Professor, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University

We've all heard the buzz about networking, and there is so much buzz because it works. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is both up to date and active. Connect with all of your past professors, classmates, and anyone and everyone you meet in a professional setting. I often tell students to get into the habit of searching for any classroom guests, or guest lecturers, to connect, thank them for their time, and build their network. Share content. Write articles, or reshare those you find interesting.

Every job I have ever received in my career has been through someone else I know. I share this with students to help them see the value in relationships. I always remember the students that took the time to write a handwritten thank-you note. And I think of them when I get an email asking if I know any students are looking for work.

ScoreInternet Site DesignerUS Average

Salary

4.7

Avg. Salary $59,834

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

7.3

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

6.5

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.29%

Asian 12.10%

Black or African American 2.90%

Hispanic or Latino 8.67%

Unknown 4.39%

White 71.65%

Gender

female 14.29%

male 85.71%

Age - 39

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39

Stress level

7.3

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance

5.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an internet site designer

Explore internet site designer education requirements

Most common internet site designer degrees

Bachelor's

47.6 %

Master's

28.6 %

High School Diploma

9.5 %

Start to develop specific internet site designer skills

Skills	Percentages
Civil 3D	53.16%
Cost Estimates	28.97%
CSS	10.22%
CAD	7.65%

Complete relevant internet site designer training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New internet site designers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an internet site designer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real internet site designer resumes.

Research internet site designer duties and responsibilities

Modify SRV-1 source code using JavaScript software to attain tracking at any instantaneous time.
Consult on all renovation and design projects.
Design and programme informational, contact form, flash and HTML websites
Design and produce plans for commercial and residential projects using Autodesk Autocad/Civil3d, interacting with clients, subcontractors and project managers.

Apply for internet site designer jobs

Now it's time to start searching for an internet site designer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams