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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$77K - $108K *

Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K *

Drive the future of implementation management by leading high-volume projects for fire and EMS agencies, executing end-to-end configurations and transitions, ensuring agencies utilize their purchased...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $325K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a construction banking sector, driving strategy, partnerships, and product development while overseeing P&L and fostering key relationships to establish Flex a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Transform organizational change by leading enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities and drive AI adoption. Collaborate with senior leaders to design impactful training programs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Join a team that's transforming supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and agility. As a Plan Workstream team lead, you'll ensure the successful deployment of a global Order-to-Cash template, dr...

Raritan, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead comprehensive user research initiatives to uncover insights that enhance product design and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advocate for user needs and drive impactful...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in program performance management, guiding teams in cost and schedule development for high-value engineering programs. Collaborate across functions to drive success i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Optimize federal reporting processes by translating complex specifications into actionable business rules. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in workforce development p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data architecture by leading the design of scalable enterprise platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies, while guiding engineering teams to implement innovative solu...

Georgia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $145K *

Unlock potential by optimizing MLOps practices to enhance our AI/ML platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and operational excellence of machine learning model...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading complex high-voltage protection and control projects, mentoring engineers, and driving technical governance across utilities. Collaborate on innovative solutions that...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to high voltage substation projects by providing technical governance, mentoring engineers, and solving complex protection and control challenges from design to completion...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $297K *

Redefine the digital workplace by leading the design and governance of Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring strategic alignment, security, and innovation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $95K *

Manage product strategy and market requirements for retail automation projects, serving as a key liaison with stakeholders to drive innovation and growth in North America, while ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $195K *

Pioneer AI-driven solutions in capital markets and legal disclosure. Lead product strategy and execution for a cloud-based platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, tr...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving architectural excellence and AI adoption. You'll optimize cloud systems, enhance data processing, and lead engineering teams to innovate and scale efficiently, ensuring robu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of global quoting processes by owning the end-to-end CPQ workflow. Drive innovation and efficiency through Salesforce integrations, leading implementation projects while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead innovative Oracle Cloud solutions, collaborating with clients to design and deliver cutting-edge technical architectures that address complex business challenges and drive success in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics through innovative computational methods and thermal-hydraulic modeling. Contribute to technical development, regulatory compliance, and custom...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $247K *

Optimize technical strategies for clients by leading architecture discussions, driving platform adoption, and serving as a trusted advisor. Leverage deep expertise in data systems and AI to deliver sc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Invent advanced AI agents by leveraging your expertise in multi-agent systems and software development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance AI capabilities and deliver innovative solutions in a...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $161K *

Unlock potential by applying advanced thermal analysis techniques to solid rocket motor components. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to drive technical excellence and ensure compliance with e...

New Market, ALRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate client success by managing and optimizing programmatic campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic media solutions while communicating regularly with clients to ens...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Lead architectural decisions, ensure reliability, and mentor engineers while tackling complex challenges in regulated environm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of innovative Microsoft-based platforms, driving modernization and AI integration while ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions in a highly regulate...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.