Explore Visual Designer Jobs

Visual designers shape how people experience brands, products, and digital content. Browse vetted Visual Designer opportunities on Ladders, including roles focused on visual identity, web and mobile experiences, marketing campaigns, and product interfaces. Ladders features professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced designers discover opportunities that match their skills and career goals.

What Does a Visual Designer Do?

Visual designers create clear, engaging visual systems across digital and, in some roles, print touchpoints. They develop layouts, typography, color palettes, imagery, icons, and other design elements while maintaining consistency with a brand’s identity. Depending on the position, they may partner with product designers, UX researchers, marketers, developers, and creative directors to bring concepts from brief to launch.

Common Visual Designer Responsibilities

  • Design and refine visual assets for websites, applications, campaigns, and presentations.
  • Apply brand guidelines and contribute to cohesive visual identity systems.
  • Create layouts, prototypes, and design specifications using industry-standard tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
  • Review work for accessibility, usability, quality, and consistency across platforms.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Look For

Employers often seek a strong portfolio that demonstrates visual craft, sound design judgment, and the ability to solve communication or product challenges. Relevant strengths may include typography, composition, color theory, visual storytelling, responsive design, prototyping, and familiarity with tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud. Communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to explain design decisions are also valuable.

Visual Designer Career Opportunities

Visual designers work across technology, media, finance, healthcare, retail, and many other industries. Depending on experience and interests, career paths may lead toward senior visual designer, brand designer, product designer, art director, or design leadership roles. Explore Visual Designer jobs on Ladders to find professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.

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$95K - $185K *

Elevate the brand through compelling visual design across web, digital, and print. Collaborate with teams to create impactful visuals, manage projects from concept to delivery, and shape the visual id...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $151K *

Transform customer experiences by designing motion-forward visuals that enhance storytelling and accessibility across digital platforms, ensuring cohesive and engaging interactions throughout the prod...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $168K *

Drive impactful creative solutions in performance marketing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate brand presence across digital platforms. Leverage design expertise and insights to cra...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $128K *

Elevate our proposal visual strategy by crafting compelling graphics and narratives. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform complex ideas into engaging visuals for federal submissions, enhancing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Inspire exceptional product design by contributing to user-centered solutions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive impactful business outcomes across client engagements and internal...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower creators by leading design projects for a generative AI platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft intuitive user experiences, balancing creativity and technology to inspire mi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $110K *

Transform creative visions into reality by leading design projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating with clients. Drive strategic branding initiatives while ensuring high-quality deliverables in a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful digital experiences by leading UX strategy and discovery. Collaborate with clients and teams to transform user needs into actionable design recommendations, ensuring high-quality outco...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining B2B product design by optimizing user experiences across diverse workflows, integrating AI-powered features, and creating impactful solutions for multiple user types. You...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform visual storytelling by creating engaging launch videos and brand content that captivates audiences. Collaborate closely with creative leads to bring innovative concepts to life through stunn...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead creative strategy and direction, collaborating with teams to develop impactful brand campaigns. Drive insights from research, enhance client relationships, and contribute to new business initiati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping intuitive AI experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex AI capabilities into accessible solutions that drive busi...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integrated solutions that enhance user experience, leveraging AI tools and a design system to create cohesive workflows and drive product value in a B...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$177K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading product design and strategy for innovative financial solutions. Shape user experiences and leverage AI as a founding member to drive impactful change in wealth managemen...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the creative vision as a Senior Manager of Visual Design, leading a talented team to elevate our brand's visual identity across multiple channels while ensuring high-quality execution and innova...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Inspire and elevate design excellence as you lead a talented team, setting and maintaining visual standards, driving innovative campaigns, and partnering cross-functionally to advance Dandy's brand an...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about email design, crafting engaging lifecycle flows, campaigns, and newsletters. Collaborate with content and design teams to create impactful emails that drive action...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $210K *

Empower our design team by transforming concepts into stunning, user-friendly interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate our product's visual identity and create engaging data visu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $144K *

Transform visual storytelling by designing engaging graphics and motion for social media campaigns. Collaborate with teams to create impactful content that resonates with diverse online audiences, uti...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$68K - $93K *

Join a team that drives innovation through Virtual Design Construction, leading project implementation and collaboration among field, business units, and corporate teams. Embrace opportunities for men...

Fort Collins, CORemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $93K *

Lead the implementation of Virtual Design Construction processes, fostering collaboration between field teams and corporate units. Drive project success through innovative designs, effective communica...

Omaha, NERemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $93K *

Unlock your potential by driving project success with design expertise and collaboration. As a key contributor, you will innovate and mentor, ensuring high standards in virtual design and construction...

Sioux Falls, SDRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $93K *

Unlock potential by spearheading designs and strategies through collaboration and innovation. Work alongside teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in electrical and automation sectors wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to optimize...

West Des Moines, IARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Visual Designer do?question toggle

    A Visual Designer creates visual assets and systems for brands, products, websites, applications, and marketing campaigns. The role commonly involves layout, typography, color, imagery, prototyping, and collaboration with creative and cross-functional teams.

  • What skills are important for Visual Designer jobs?question toggle

    Employers often value a strong portfolio, visual design fundamentals, typography, composition, color theory, brand consistency, digital design, and proficiency with tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud. Collaboration and clear communication are also important.

  • What should I include in a Visual Designer portfolio?question toggle

    Show a focused selection of projects that explains the challenge, your role, design decisions, and final outcomes. Include relevant work across visual systems or digital experiences, and make your process and contribution clear.

  • Where do Visual Designers work?question toggle

    Visual Designers work in a wide range of industries, including technology, media, finance, healthcare, retail, and advertising. They may work in-house, at agencies, or with other organizations, depending on the role.

  • How can I find Visual Designer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Visual Designer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing’s qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation details to identify opportunities that fit your experience.