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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of toolpath systems by developing algorithms that enhance milling machine efficiency and precision. Collaborate with a skilled team to tackle complex mathematical challenges and o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive EDI transaction accuracy and compliance by managing workflows, analyzing partner requirements, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and support operationa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $367K *

Elevate organizational effectiveness by serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving clarity and accountability across cross-functional initiatives, and translating complex challenges...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive energy management initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, optimizing procurement, reducing consumption, and evaluating alternative energy solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $212K *

Elevate AI security by designing robust frameworks to protect systems from threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and ethical use, while implementing strategies that saf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate enterprise architecture solutions that enhance business operations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient systems acros...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in software delivery by directing architecture, engineering, and Agile teams to ensure secure, high-quality software solutions meet operational readiness and stakeholder needs across m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Design and build innovative web applications and APIs, taking ownership of projects from architecture to deployment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage AI tools and deliver impactful solution...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud services for security appliances. You'll lead the development and operations of critical cloud services, ensuring compliance and driving migration from AWS to GCP w...

San Jose, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $180K *

Transform cancer care by developing AI biomarkers through collaboration with ML scientists and clinical partners, enhancing model robustness and interpretability across diverse datasets to improve pat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

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

$120K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading market intelligence and analytics initiatives, driving strategic partnerships, and translating trends into actionable business strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to i...

Boston, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Engineer AI-driven integrations and enhance platform capabilities while independently managing client engagements from discovery to certification. Collaborate with sales, design solutions, and ensure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading creative engagements across healthcare accounts. Drive innovative campaigns, mentor teams, and manage client relationships while delivering impactful narratives that resona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple deployment projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to define goals, mitigate risks, and leverage Fortra products for o...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in fiber optic communication by leading the design and development of high-speed transceivers, collaborating with engineering teams to address complex network switch connectivity chal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Advance AI engineering by designing LLM-powered systems and optimizing data retrieval architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CoreStory's narrative intelligence platform with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to evaluate and implement solutions, driving technical discovery and adoption. Collaborate with sales teams to demonstrate value, manage multiple projects, and identify expansion...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $145K *

Drive your career forward by leading thorough project cost estimates. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop impactful strategies in a supportive environment, while honing your skills to tackle com...

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

$180K - $247K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $110K *

Lead efforts in healthcare sales development by researching and qualifying accounts, engaging senior executives, and collaborating with marketing and sales teams to build a robust pipeline and drive m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data management by leading the design and delivery of Informatica MDM solutions. Leverage your expertise to create scalable data models and governance processe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of technical customer engagements, troubleshooting software issues, and enhancing product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and inform produ...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.