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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$180K - $212K *

Elevate member experiences by steering the design of engagement flows and a personalized home for subscribers, enhancing retention and value through compelling visuals and strategic product collaborat...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower client success by leading technical implementations, ensuring data accuracy, and resolving complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and drive continuous...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge AI product, managing a high-performing team of engineers while ensuring quality, reliability, and speed in delivery. Collaborate closely with Product and D...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $264K *

Shape the future of design systems and operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance digital experiences. Drive innovation, establish standards, and integrate AI practices to elevate design quality...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $413K *

Engineer innovative TV app features that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of entertainment, impacting millions globally through cutting-edge techno...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$82K - $132K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative digital solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience. Collaborate across teams to translate complex business challenges into scalable...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $131K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Consultant, providing expert Level 2 support for Teamcenter PLM environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and ensure application s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead backend development and API architecture, ensuring security, performance, and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver robust solutions...

Albany, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming enablement by designing world-class onboarding programs that enhance new hire productivity and knowledge, employing innovative, hands-on training methods and AI-driven...

New York City, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering innovative learning experiences that align with strategic objectives. Analyze data to refine educational content and facilitate impactful training, fosteri...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$104K - $143K *

Unlock your potential by supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives. Engage in strategic problem-solving and data analysis to drive impactful business recommendations while collaborating with di...

New York, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $118K *

Advance the design of innovative mechanical systems by leading project teams in 3D modeling, troubleshooting, and creating detailed engineering drawings. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for advanced manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize HVAC solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while managin...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $140K *

Empower global business practices by leading diverse project teams in innovative industries. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success through effective management and integration of cut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a comprehensive value stream vision, driving cross-industry adoption through innovative workflows and AI-enabled experiences, while collaborating with industr...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer complex physical designs for next-gen AI data center chips, driving multi-million-gate blocks to meet performance, power, and area targets. Collaborate with RTL teams, enhance methodologies...

Vancouver, BCRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $275K *

Join a team that's scaling innovative distributed systems across our platform, shaping technical frameworks, and driving organizational growth while collaborating with talented engineers in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate coding and compliance for clinical services, leveraging your expertise to enhance revenue cycle management and contribute to optimal healthcare outcom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $147K *

Unlock potential by partnering with clients to implement CDI solutions, optimize workflows, and enhance client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise to drive change and ensure best practices in health...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in fabrication systems by bridging business needs and technical solutions. Lead complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring quality and alignment with organizational goals w...

Justin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engage with clients to transform complex Enterprise Architecture needs into actionable solutions. Manage implementation workstreams, ensuring effective onboarding and training while fostering strong r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform user experiences by crafting compelling product copy that drives engagement and conversion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful messaging across various platforms, en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $216K *

Drive innovative design solutions as a Lead Visual & Emerging Designer, shaping premium digital experiences and strategies across diverse client engagements. Collaborate with teams to enhance user exp...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.