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.
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.
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 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.
$200K - $500K *
Deliver exceptional user experiences by blending research, design, and collaboration. Drive UX/UI initiatives for web and mobile platforms, ensuring usability and accessibility while aligning with bus...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining art leadership in live-service games. You'll empower Art Leads, enhance team operations, and ensure high-quality art delivery across our portfolio, fostering creativity a...
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$135K - $160K *
Unlock the potential of enterprise systems by leading the design and architecture of innovative Java full-stack solutions integrated with AI. Collaborate with clients to translate technical constraint...
4 weeks ago
$157K - $283K *
Take ownership of the design and management of high-profile ADA upgrade projects, ensuring effective execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by shaping mobile development solutions and guiding implementation teams to deliver projects following your architectural designs, ensuring quality and effectiveness throughout the de...
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$112K - $137K *
Unlock potential by designing and developing interactive dashboards that enhance program performance insights. Collaborate with teams to translate data into actionable visualizations, driving informed...
2 weeks ago
$143K - $256K *
Shape innovative product designs that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful design initiatives and engage with strategic custom...
1 week ago
$121K - $135K *
Transform your creativity into impactful visual content across diverse media. Collaborate with teams to produce engaging designs that resonate with audiences, ensuring brand consistency in every proje...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative design solutions for B2B2C platforms, driving user-centric experiences while balancing stakeholder needs. Collaborate across teams to elevate product quality and scalability, ensur...
2 weeks ago
$89K - $155K *
Lead the design and implementation of a UiPath automation program, establishing governance and operational standards while collaborating with a diverse team to build a Center of Excellence from the gr...
6 days ago
$135K - $169K *
Unlock your potential by leading complex design initiatives that define product strategy and influence cross-functional teams. Drive innovation in UX and create impactful solutions while shaping the f...
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$192K - $251K *
Champion innovative design solutions as a Lead Product Designer, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing user experiences for Jira. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of w...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Elevate your career by developing and maintaining core banking systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance application performance and reliability while utilizing your expertise in Profile Scripting La...
2 weeks ago
Principal Product Designer, Jira
$221K - $289K *
Join a dynamic team as a Principal Product Designer, leading innovative design initiatives for Jira. Drive user-centric experiences, mentor designers, and collaborate across teams to shape the future...
3 weeks ago
Senior Design Manager, Strategy Collection
$183K - $289K *
Lead design for an innovative AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish design vision and manage a growing team of designers while a...
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Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of high-speed analog design by leading layout development for complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success w...
5 days ago
Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in high-speed analog layout design for cutting-edge optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior e...
5 days ago
$94K - $101K *
Transform the ECAD library by collaborating with engineers and PCB designers to create and maintain component representations, ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines and industry standards while s...
5 days ago
$188K - $245K *
Shape innovative user experiences by leading design initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving strategic solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functions to elevate design quality an...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $180K *
Lead the charge in forging transformative partnerships within the entertainment industry, crafting AI-driven demonstrations to showcase innovative filmmaking technologies and fostering long-term colla...
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$100K - $120K *
Innovate user experiences by leveraging AI tools to enhance design processes, ensuring intuitive and accessible digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic UX initiat...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $135K *
Transform user experiences by leading human-centered design for a major public data platform. Oversee research, design, and governance to create intuitive solutions for diverse audiences, ensuring acc...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $113K *
Explore creative design opportunities by producing vibrant marketing visuals that enhance brand identity, drive growth, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful projects in a fast-paced start...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Architect - Automation & Integration Platforms
$150K - $170K *
Lead the charge in defining and overseeing enterprise automation architecture, ensuring scalable, secure solutions across platforms like ServiceNow and Microsoft. Collaborate cross-functionally to ali...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive innovative design solutions that elevate brand identity across diverse media. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful visual assets, ensuring consistency and clarity in commu...
2 weeks ago
What does a Visual Designer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.