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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$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and management of secure AWS environments, implementing automation and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure efficiency and security for div...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead on-site project activities, ensuring cost-effective execution and compliance with quality, safety, and schedule standards throughout all project phases. Build strong relati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$224K - $326K *

Serve as a technical leader for large customers, guiding AI cloud strategies. Connect business priorities with scalable architecture while managing executive engagements and navigating complex decisio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver high-quality software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Oracle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure s...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative software solutions by managing product backlogs and guiding Agile development. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategies into actionable user stories...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of autonomous ground support equipment by leading product strategy and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $125K *

Engineer innovative web applications in clinical research, driving full-stack development, client collaboration, and system enhancements to deliver high-quality solutions that meet evolving business n...

Markham, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $266K *

Manage client relationships by delivering strategic Salesforce solutions, leveraging technology, optimizing processes, and mentoring junior team members to drive both immediate impact and long-term su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the implementation of Virtual Design & Construction processes, ensuring effective BIM execution and coordination across projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance design quality and optimize pro...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$132K - $143K *

Shape the future of digital solutions by developing innovative M365 and Power Platform applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance enterprise collaboration, automate processes, and levera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise data management by leading MDM strategies and architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data quality and governance while integrating solutions across platforms like...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$168K - $231K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative software solutions for medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, secure software that enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $130K *

Champion innovative control systems for industrial solutions, leading design and development projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure products meet market demands while transitioning designs to manu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $199K *

Drive innovative design solutions for in-store merchandising and signage to elevate customer experience and support promotional strategies across the retail environment, while collaborating with cross...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $170K *

Shape innovative cloud-based solutions as a technical leader, driving best practices in software development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems while managi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of innovative modeling capabilities to enhance our advanced simulation framework, collaborating with engineers to integrate numerical methods and apply machine learning for mo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion end-to-end Murex environment management, driving stability, scalability, and performance while mentoring teams and leading strategic improvements in a dynamic, collaborative setting...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the Murex environment lifecycle, ensuring stability and performance. Lead strategic improvements, mentor team members, and manage stakeholder relationships while driving innovation a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative End User Computing solutions, collaborating with account teams and clients to drive strategy, deliver presentations, and enhance customer experiences while e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $208K *

Shape the future of quality operations by leading teams to enhance product excellence and consumer satisfaction across global markets, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives in a dyn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing top-of-funnel marketing operations, driving measurable pipeline growth through strategic planning, data governance, and team leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate security practices by building and managing a comprehensive security program. Collaborate with engineers to identify vulnerabilities, implement automated checks, and ensure robust protection a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.