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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$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

$85K - $150K *

Unlock user-centered design solutions by guiding clients through our Design Intelligence® framework. Lead discovery workshops, synthesize insights, and create service blueprints to enhance data govern...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $150K *

Shape the future of service design by guiding government clients through human-centered solutions. Lead discovery sessions, synthesize insights, and create actionable recommendations to enhance user e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $179K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary design efforts for complex projects. Drive innovation and ensure high-quality, code-compliant designs while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining satellite technology by designing innovative PCBs for advanced systems. Collaborate with engineers to create layouts that enhance performance and reliability, contributin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate electrical design processes by developing deliverables for FEL 2, FEL 3, and detail design projects, ensuring timely coordination across teams and quality assurance in a dynamic chemical and r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform your career by leading electrical design projects in the chemical and refining sectors. Collaborate with teams across the globe to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Unlock your creativity by developing photorealistic 3D models and animations for innovative engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver compelling visual solutions that engage com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in creating stunning visual solutions for complex engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop photorealistic models and animations, enhancing public engagement and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Create meaningful product experiences by designing intuitive solutions that connect creators and fans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges and enhance user engagement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic team in developing innovative power management ICs, driving layout execution, and adopting cutting-edge tools to enhance performance in high power density application...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of creator-fan connections by designing impactful product experiences, collaborating across teams to turn complex ideas into intuitive solutions that empower creators and engage fans...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $250K *

Transform complex financial workflows into intuitive designs, leading end-to-end product design efforts. Collaborate with teams to create user-centric experiences, leveraging data insights and innovat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your creative career by partnering with us to shape compelling visual narratives that define our brand across digital and experiential platforms, driving engagement and storytelling in the lux...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$148K - $190K *

Join us to lead user experience design on our innovative learning platform. You'll own the design end-to-end, establishing a design system, shaping navigation, and enhancing the student experience thr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Innovate how we design talent products, enhancing recruitment and culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality solutions that utilize AI to improve the work environment and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$305K - $385K *

Shape the future of AI design by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create intuitive and polished user interfaces, enabling users to trust and engage with groundbreaking technologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$305K - $385K *

Lead the charge in designing human-centered AI interactions, crafting polished user interfaces while rapidly iterating on complex products. Collaborate closely with engineers and researchers, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$305K - $385K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive AI interfaces that embrace ambiguity, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products at a fast pace while ensuring high-qual...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Make your mark at the forefront of design by transforming complex product requirements into elegant user flows and interfaces, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver seaml...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $93K *

Elevate product design by developing innovative solutions through collaboration and prototyping. Support cross-functional teams in bringing concepts to life while ensuring alignment with design philos...

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

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.