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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$110K - $130K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$148K - $222K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $178K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the deployment of Siemens Teamcenter across complex PLM environments. In this hands-on role, you'll lead installation, configuration, and administration, ensuring reliable practices and troubl...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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$100K - $231K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $158K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.