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NOC 21233: Web designers
NOC 21233 is a TEER 1 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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Web designers develop and create the visual presentation, layout and functionality of websites and related applications. They are responsible for ensuring that the website is easy to use, and that the information is easy to access. Web designers are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- Internet site designer
- Intranet site designer
- Web designer
Not this code
Close occupations that have their own code
- Computer network and web technicians → 22220
- Electronic business (e-business) manager → 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
- Graphic designers and illustrators → 52120
- Information systems specialists → 21222
- Information systems testing technicians → 22222
- Web developers and programmers → 21234
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Establish design guidelines, standards and optimal design practices
- Maintain the appearance of websites by applying content standards
- Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that it is consistent with the organization image
- Integrate features and functionalities into Web sites
- Create and optimize content for the Web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
- Test and improve the design of a Web site
- May lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Web site graphics, content, capacity and interactivity.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
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Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or graphic design or completion or a college program in computer science, graphic arts, or Web design is required.
- Experience as a graphic designer is usually required.