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 *

Develop innovative healthcare solutions that enhance patient interaction and streamline processes. Collaborate across teams to build an exceptional, responsive platform that scales remote care deliver...

Fremont, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $138K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading testing initiatives for drone software and hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test programs, execute flight tests, and implement...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Grow your career with a transformative leader shaping scalable patient support programs, guiding cross-functional initiatives, and driving operational excellence to enhance client satisfaction and org...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction in autonomy systems. Drive ownership of advanced perception, prediction, and planning components with cross-stack influence, facilitating innovation and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $155K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining digital agreement workflows and secure transactions. As a Mid-Level DocuSign/CLM Developer, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to enhance platform capabilities and deli...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure solutions align with mission objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable d...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

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CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join the forefront of quality assurance in government logistics. Lead the development and enhancement of a robust Quality Management System across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading SAP S/4HANA and Ariba implementations, optimizing processes, and driving transformation initiatives within a collaborative ERP Center of Excellence...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform learning experiences by designing innovative training solutions, analyzing data for continuous improvement, and collaborating with experts to foster a culture of growth and development withi...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Engage with model providers to build strategic partnerships, drive marketing initiatives, and shape product offerings. Define collaboration processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring alignment with...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career as a Platform Engineer, driving innovation in system architecture and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform efficiency and guide junior en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise integration strategies into actionable architectures, ensuring secure, scalable connectivity across applications and data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to est...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $145K *

Lead the development and enhancement of modern web applications using Java, Spring, and Angular. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver reliable solutions while men...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   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 content and facilitate impactful training, fostering a culture...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $185K *

Transform client value and operational performance by leveraging data-driven insights, financial modeling, and strategic solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and drive measu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure web applications. Leverage your full-stack development skills to build scalable solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, tackling complex challen...

San Antonio, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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

$95K - $149K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $298K *

Lead the charge in shaping Root's platform and AI engineering strategy, overseeing critical infrastructure and driving operational excellence across teams to deliver intelligent products at scale...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$63K - $108K *

Manage and coordinate construction projects across various company locations, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards. Oversee budgets, schedules, and contractor performance to deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.