What Skills Should a Website Designer Have? # 1 Programming HTML / CSS / JavaScript - while many web building programs do not require code, professional website designers should have this skill to allow full flexibility in design. #2 Web builders / CMS - Even for experienced coders, content management systems like WordPress give you a simple platform for building the website and will allow your clients to easily make updates to their websites. #3 Design tools - apps such as Adobe Illustrator enable designers to edit images and create wireframes/mock-ups to a professional standard. #4 UX (user experience) - UX skills include designing the layout and navigation, so the website is easy and enjoyable to use. #5 UI (user interface) - UI skills overlap with UX but focus more on the graphics, typography, colors, and interactive effects #6 Marketing / SEO - to create a website that can reach a wider audience #7 Communication - being able to articulate decisions, plan, and request feedback from clients is essential for website designers, as is being able to work well with web builders / graphic designers/marketing teams. #8 Organization - Good project management and timekeeping skills ensure projects are completed to the client's satisfaction. Torque Media, based in Burlington, Vermont, has local and nationwide clients. https://www.torquemedia.co/website-company-in-burlington-vt/ If you need a website designer, learn more: https://www.torquemedia.co/websites/