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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$120K - $167K *

Transform user experiences by leading a dynamic UX team, driving strategy, and fostering innovation. Engage in hands-on design while mentoring talent and collaborating across functions to enhance prod...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $167K *

Lead a dynamic UX team while driving strategy and hands-on design. Collaborate across functions to enhance user experiences and integrate AI capabilities, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $190K *

Design impactful user experiences to enhance learning for students and educators. Collaborate across teams to create best-in-class digital products while maturing the design system for diverse platfor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of our design system by building foundational infrastructure that empowers designers, engineers, and AI agents to create cohesive, high-quality experiences while leading a growing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $138K *

Transform your career by designing complex printed wiring boards, collaborating with engineers, and enhancing manufacturability. Leverage your expertise in CAD tools to drive innovative solutions in a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $269K *

Optimize financial systems by leading the design and implementation of best-in-class Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation and scalability while mentor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a UI/UX Full-Stack Developer, driving innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with Marketing and Customer Experience to enhance user interfaces and maintain a cohesive des...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design intuitive, high-impact user experiences that delight. Collaborate with teams to create innovative interactions, simplify complex problems, and ensure seamless product delivery while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of the product design process, collaborating with teams to create intuitive, user-centered interfaces that enhance software usability and drive customer satisfaction. Your role will spa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Design and ship innovative core features that transform how users interact with data, collaborating across teams to deliver intuitive solutions and insights while fostering a high-trust, ownership-dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $230K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative UI systems, enhancing player experiences in next-gen gaming. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development and optimization of high-q...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovative design solutions for immersive TV experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, user-centered products that redefine interaction on the big screen, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of commercial interiors by designing innovative spaces. Collaborate with clients and sales teams to deliver tailored furniture solutions using CET and AutoCAD, while managing complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative interaction models for AI systems. Collaborate on multimodal input transitions, enhance user experience, and prototype dynamic simulations to create intuitive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive design excellence by creating intuitive solutions for complex user needs, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to enhance user engagement and achieve business goals in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Shape innovative architectural designs into precise, code-compliant plans. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality solutions while managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. D...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of design systems by establishing and maintaining content standards that unify product experiences. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality and integrate AI workflows, ensuring co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $314K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing high-performing, interactive 3D CAE applications, ensuring scalability and quality while mentoring engineers and aligning architecture with organizational...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of leadership development by integrating AI tools and designing personalized learning journeys. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance user experiences to foster...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Empower the UI and Design System team by developing AI-ready coded design systems. Leverage your expertise in design-engineering integration to create scalable solutions that enhance user experience a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings, ensuring high-quality product delivery while consider...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $93K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge DAS and ERRCS systems. Collaborate with project teams to deliver compliant, efficient solutions for diverse facilities while managing technical documentat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Lead the design and development of DAS/ERRCS systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality RF solutions for diverse facilities while managing docu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative DAS solutions for diverse facilities. Collaborate with project teams to deliver compliant, efficient systems while managing documentation and adhering to indus...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative DAS and ERRCS systems for diverse facilities. Collaborate with project teams to deliver compliant, efficient solutions while managing technical documentatio...

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  •   Less than 5 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.