Moving Forward
Joining The Industry
Freelance
Most web designers work full-time, with a high percentage of them being self-employed. Someone who works as a self-employed web designer advertises for their own clients and decides which projects they want to take on. They may have a dedicated home office or rent office space away from home. At a minimum, they need to invest in a computer with high-speed Internet access, several computer software programs, and a desk that provides a large enough work space to spread papers out for drawing and sketching designs.
Agency
Website designers who work for a company, non-profit, advertising agency, in the publishing sector, or any other industry that relies on a website typically work in an open-plan office environment. That means their desks are situated close to other members of their creative team. This allows for frequent and easy collaboration as well as the sharing of ideas and techniques. Whether working directly for clients or through an employer, those who pursue this career should expect to work overtime as business needs dictate.