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Digital designer


A digital designer creates visually engaging digital assets for various platforms and mediums.

This entails everything from an email newsletter to an app.

Digital designers often collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, and other team members to understand project requirements and objectives.

A digital designer strives to create intuitive and aesthetically pleasing assets.



What does a Digital designer do?


  • Design graphics, illustrations, icons, and visual elements

  • Create visually appealing designs for websites, mobile apps, user interfaces, etc.

  • Develop intuitive and user-friendly interfaces

  • Craft visual brand identities, including logos, color schemes, and typography

  • Create design prototypes and conduct usability testing to gather feedback



Example of work as a Digital designer


In a design agency, a client needed an engaging website that reflected their brand and attracted potential customers.

One of their digital designers was put on this task.

She crafted a visually stunning interface, using captivating graphics, a cohesive color scheme, and intuitive navigation.

Iterating and refining, she ensured the website was user-friendly and responsive across devices.

Collaborating with developers, the digital designer integrated the design into a functional website, optimizing performance and enhancing the user experience.


Jobs similar to a Digital designer

Job in a glance

Relevant skills

  • Proficiency in using design software

  • Graphic design skills to create visually appealing designs

  • Ability to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces

  • Knowledge of typography principles

  • Color theory knowledge

  • Basic knowledge of programming principles

Search terms

  • Visual designer

  • Design manager (in a digital design agency)

  • Designer (in a digital design agency)

  • Graphic designer

Where will I work

In digital agencies or in tech companies. They also work in companies that deliver some kind of digital service or product even though they are not directly working in the tech industry.