neupix

Previously designers were only required to have one skillset – whether that was print design, web design, illustration, or interaction design. But I have noticed an increasing trend in designers being required to do and know everything, especially web technologies such as hand-coding HTML, flash, and even programming.

I know with my job I wear the hats of all types of designers – and even that of SEO and usability expert. I was taught to do all these things in school, however many designers that come from art college backgrounds have no idea how to even start.

What are your throughts and experiences with design jobs? Have you been able to find a job where you only do one task, or do you have to play the role of many people?

Dessocial

In my experience workng at a large international agency, I've found is that as a designer, art director or creative director, you need to understand these things (i.e. what they can do, the current state of development and how it can benefit your clients); however, we work with very specialized talented flash and html designers & developers (who focus on how to do the latest things and how to make them work for our clients). We pair up with them and consult them about do'ability as we design. This allows for us to stay on the design & strategy end while they are allowed to focus on how to do the creative side of their technology.