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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$149K - $256K *

Lead the technical strategy for complex global opportunities, collaborating with sales teams to develop tailored solutions. Drive technical discovery, architecture design, and customer engagement to e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$171K - $189K *

Deliver innovative data and AI solutions by architecting scalable systems, engaging with clients, and transforming complex challenges into actionable insights. Join us to drive impactful results in en...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead the technical direction of a virtual platform team, managing development and integration of hardware models. Collaborate with global teams to enhance simulation accuracy and performance, ensuring...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $215K *

Transform finance into a strategic growth partner. Own top funnel and growth models while collaborating with key teams to deliver insights that drive smarter decisions and improve efficiency across sa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing sustainable software solutions in a collaborative scrum environment, ensuring quality and efficiency while addressing business needs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Advance the Enterprise Architecture function by leading strategic pursuits, building foundational assets, and bridging customer needs with product development to drive integration success and elevate...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $110K *

Unlock potential by designing secure system solutions as an ASIC/FPGA Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, verify, and document FPGA designs for mission-critical products, ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $225K *

Launch innovative full-stack solutions, owning features from backend to UI. Collaborate with a remote team to enhance agent workflows and ensure secure, reliable experiences in a regulated financial e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex problems by implementing ServiceNow solutions for top clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and efficiency in digital transformation projects, while delivering impa...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $200K *

Transform the Developer Platform by enhancing infrastructure and deployment processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient product delivery while driving adoption of innovative tooling an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$205K - $256K *

Transform your career by leading Apollo's data strategy, ensuring the highest quality B2B data for GTM success. Drive product vision, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance customer experiences t...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative Salesforce solutions, guiding teams through technical design and delivery while ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Oversee the coordination and management of design models across software platforms, establishing BIM standards and schedules. Review models for accuracy, identify conflicts, and support project develo...

Plano, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Design and develop transformative AI/ML models and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, and ensure performance and scalability of integration in pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading a complex portfolio of services projects, driving customer value and business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish priorities, manage dependencies...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage IT projects to implement M365 solutions for diverse clients, ensuring successful execution of project goals and fostering collaboration between teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI interaction by leading user-centered design initiatives that enhance collaboration between humans and autonomous agents, ensuring clarity, trust, and inclusivity in every experi...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$317K - $443K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to shape the design vision for search and feeds, leading a talented design group to enhance user discovery and community connections while driving growth and retenti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $90K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key liaison between clients and internal teams, translating business needs into actionable requirements, and supporting implementations from discovery through delivery...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting and implementing effective patient support programs. As a strategic leader, you will drive program design, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and ensure succes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $159K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Manage on-site construction and installation of logistic systems, ensuring safety, quality, and timely project delivery. Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate activities, and serve as the primary c...

Somerset, NJRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.