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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$70K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with healthcare leaders to design innovative planning solutions that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transformi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading zero-to-one product design for innovative AI ventures. Shape product experiences from concept to launch, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to set high desig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in zero-to-one product design for innovative AI ventures. Shape user experiences from concept to launch, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to set high design standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining digital delivery in major infrastructure projects. Lead high-performing teams, establish strategies, and drive innovation while collaborating with multidisciplinary exper...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower our e-commerce platform by crafting user-centric, high-impact UI/UX designs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the digital shopping experience, ensuring intuitive navigation and seamle...

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

$85K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and enhance machinery using SolidWorks. Engage in exciting projects with flexible hours and career growth opportunities in a supportive environment. All experience le...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to create innovative system layouts for automotive assembly lines, ensuring optimal functionality and adherence to customer specifications while collaborating with cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the redesign of a graduate admissions CRM portal, focusing on user experience through research, wireframing, and interface design. Collaborate with teams to enhance accessibility and create mode...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your design career by creating impactful, user-centered experiences that leverage your visual design, HTML/CSS skills, and expertise in usability testing and accessibility within CRM platforms...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$148K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage resources, and drive innovation while ensuring client sat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by designing impactful products across consumer and enterprise platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally and drive user-centric solutions that elevate healthcare experiences and fos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $220K *

Join a collaborative team to own and elevate the web presence through design and interactive experiences, ensuring brand consistency and performance while utilizing modern frameworks and technologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of in-game UI systems by driving design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, establish best practices, and lead initiatives in a fast-paced environment to ele...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $103K *

Shape the future of architectural design by revitalizing existing buildings. Collaborate with diverse teams on all project phases, from feasibility to construction, ensuring sustainable practices and...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Unlock your potential as a Civil Designer, contributing to impactful projects in water and wastewater systems. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver high-quality design solutions while advancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative UI/UX design for immersive learning experiences, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance user engagement and usability across digital platforms, ensuring clinical accura...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $110K *

Shape your career by designing and detailing moderately complex structural projects. Collaborate with engineering teams to achieve project goals while utilizing advanced CAD and 3D modeling software f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize creative vision through hands-on technical design and collaboration across teams. Deliver engaging game experiences leveraging Unreal Engine 4, gameplay mechanics, and systems architecture to...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate technical design by bridging creative vision and implementation. Leverage your Unreal Engine 4 expertise to lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure stellar gameplay experiences through innovat...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $150K *

Lead transformative design initiatives in complex environments, driving impactful solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Embrace AI tools to enhance workflows and deliver user-ce...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform web experiences by designing innovative, accessible marketing sites that showcase product stories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand presence and drive user engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform web experiences by leading innovative design for marketing sites, blending UX and brand storytelling. Collaborate with teams to create accessible, engaging prototypes that showcase product c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform design operations as you collaborate with teams to organize, present, and showcase innovative concepts. Drive impactful communications and streamline processes across a fast-paced Industrial...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$265K - $365K *

Inspire innovation by leading a design team to shape an AI-native product vision, ensuring exceptional quality and user experience while collaborating closely with leadership to drive product strategy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Transform product experiences by bridging design and development, ensuring seamless user interactions. Collaborate with teams to enhance design quality and consistency, making a meaningful impact in a...

CanadaRemote

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  •   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.