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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$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role supporting data center projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with global teams, enhance project coordination, and grow into a leadership position while...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the success of complex data center projects by supporting design managers in coordination, documentation, and delivery. Collaborate with global teams, enhance project management skills, and cont...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $185K *

Develop innovative healthcare products by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance platform capabilities and deliver impactful solutions that improve pat...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K *

Drive impactful solutions as a tech-savvy consultant, showcasing cloud-based fire and EMS software to public safety agencies. Collaborate with sales teams to tailor presentations, enhance customer eng...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $176K *

Lead the optimization and administration of advanced imaging solutions in a dynamic healthcare setting, enhancing workflows and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative and efficient ser...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge physical network infrastructure for large-scale data centers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across global operations. Drive inno...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leading the development of APR-DRG audit criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment integrity through data-driven insights and innovative so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $126K *

Empower customer success by managing renewals, driving growth, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationships and ensure satisfaction while maximizing co...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by taking ownership of complex software challenges. Drive real-time traffic optimization through innovative AI solutions, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable and reliable s...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower AI-driven software delivery by leading cross-functional teams to enhance execution, speed, and governance. Spearhead innovative solutions for improving complex project management and delivery...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving AI deployment strategies with clients, translating business needs into actionable use cases, and ensuring successful model adoption. Collaborate closely with engineers and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the maintenance and support of existing software products while ensuring stability and responsiveness to customer needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance features and contribute to future...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining member experiences by architecting optimal journeys, bridging operational execution with strategic vision to enhance engagement and satisfaction across all touchpoints...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K *

Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance our market strategy by leveraging technical expertise to identify and pursue opportunities in Distribution Planning, Design, and Grid Modernization, while building strong relationships with ut...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the execution of product launches, ensuring readiness and adoption across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational change and enhance processes, while managing metri...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as a Mid-Level Salesforce Application Developer, where you'll enhance applications, implement best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions whil...

Mclean, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining secure Azure cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, implement security practices, and optimize costs while supporting our c...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing secure AI platforms that empower teams to automate workflows seamlessly. Lead security integration into development processes, ensuring robust protection while enabling r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by transforming complex marketing insights into actionable recommendations. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance reporting solutions and drive campaign su...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in a dynamic tech sales environment. Shape strategic relationships, harness IT knowledge, and close high-impact opportunities in a remote setting while traveling...

New Hampshire, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $126K *

Innovate within the Salesforce platform to design and deploy solutions that enhance operational efficiency for Medicaid Integrity Institute teams, ensuring streamlined workflows and effective collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $215K *

Shape the future of enterprise Quality Engineering by leading automation tools and onboarding initiatives. Drive best practices, enhance tool adoption, and optimize testing solutions to improve delive...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions by providing technical sales support, leading product demonstrations, and addressing client needs. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance user experiences and d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.