Portal Site Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Web Designers
Summary
A specialist who designs information structures, wireframes, and UI for portal sites to maximize user convenience.
Description
Portal Site Designers construct structures that enable users to easily access necessary information through information architecture (IA) design, sitemap creation, wireframe creation, etc., for corporate or organizational portal sites. They design navigation based on user research and requirements definition, create UI designs using prototyping tools, and also handle accessibility, responsive design, CMS implementation support, collaborating with development teams on design implementation and quality control. They pursue continuous improvement based on usage analysis and user testing results to enhance user experience.
Future Outlook
With corporate digitalization and growing demand for information services, demand for portal site design is steadily increasing. Emphasis on UX and multi-device compatibility requires advanced design skills.
Personality Traits
Ability to think from the user's perspective / Able to respond flexibly / Attention to detail / Excellent communication skills
Work Style
Agency employment / Flexitime / Freelance / In-house employment / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Web Designer → Web Designer → Senior Web Designer / UX Designer → Art Director / UX Lead → Design Manager / Web Director
Required Skills
HTML/CSS / Information Architecture Design / Prototyping Tools / Sitemap Creation / UI Design Tools / Wireframing & Prototyping
Recommended Skills
CMS Customization / JavaScript / SEO / User Testing / Web Accessibility
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically organize information structures based on user behavior and objectives. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure accuracy down to the details of design and information placement. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate requirements and provide feedback with clients and development teams. |
| Creativity & Ideation | High creativity is required to create attractive and user-friendly UIs. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and manage the site construction process and information placement. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical strain. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- HTML5 Professional Certification Exam
- Web Analyst
- Web Design Skills Certification
Aliases
- Portal Designer
- Portal Site Designer
- Web Portal Designer
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