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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$135K - $160K *

Pioneer design excellence by tackling complex product challenges, influencing strategy, and crafting superior user experiences across product teams, while mentoring fellow designers to elevate quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Empower the creative process by producing engaging video content and marketing collateral. Collaborate closely with teams to drive enterprise pitches and campaigns, ensuring high-quality output throug...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of user experience by designing innovative interfaces, conducting user research, and collaborating with development teams to create seamless, engaging products that meet client needs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize user experiences by conducting research, developing wireframes, and collaborating with engineering teams to create intuitive designs that meet client needs and enhance product usability acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the future of construction accounting by designing intuitive workflows and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and advocate for customer needs in a dyn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize cutting-edge processor design by collaborating with teams to enhance production flows, implement digital blocks, and analyze circuit trends using advanced data techniques and machine learning...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform brand experiences by designing engaging visuals for web and product. Collaborate with teams to create dynamic graphics, landing pages, and brand systems that resonate across various platform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping our brand's visual identity across digital platforms. You'll design engaging landing pages, develop cohesive visual systems, and create dynamic graphics that bring our brand...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $350K *

Join our design team to create innovative industrial designs for hardware. Collaborate with engineers to transform concepts into production-ready products, ensuring a seamless blend of aesthetics and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative product design initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, high-impact user experiences. Drive strategic direction, elevate design quality, and men...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $112K *

Innovate user experiences by designing intuitive software interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying user-centered design principles to solve complex UX challenges in a techni...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in innovative product design, owning end-to-end processes. Collaborate on research, mapping customer journeys, and enhancing user experiences as the company expands into new markets an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $100K *

Transform your career by designing and optimizing data models that drive enterprise initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, efficient data structures that meet busines...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $189K *

Reimagine user experiences as a UX Designer, bridging design systems and innovative solutions for diverse search verticals. Drive intuitive journeys that impact billions globally while collaborating a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead creative vision and strategy, driving innovative design solutions across multiple platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and brand identity...

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

$175K - $215K *

Transform product design by owning end-to-end development for B2B SaaS solutions, combining hands-on design with deep customer insights to enhance user experience and elevate brand standards in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance customer experiences by designing intuitive digital solutions that engage users and drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, accessible designs that r...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing custom tooling solutions for manufacturing, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create detailed CAD models and documen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $205K *

Elevate design as a strategic force, leading human-centered experiences that drive engagement and business outcomes. Inspire teams to innovate at the intersection of creativity and technology, shaping...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $205K *

Champion innovative design solutions that drive business growth and enhance user experiences. Lead a talented team in creating human-centered designs, leveraging AI and technology to transform complex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $205K *

Lead the charge in transforming design into a strategic business driver, blending creativity with technology to create intuitive, human-centered experiences that drive engagement and loyalty across co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $205K *

Shape the future of design by leading innovative, human-centered strategies that drive business outcomes and enhance user experiences through creativity and technology integration...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $205K *

Shape innovative design strategies that drive business outcomes and enhance user experiences. Lead a team in creating human-centered solutions, leveraging AI and technology to transform complex challe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $145K *

Transform the future of connectivity by designing innovative PCBs for cutting-edge satellite technology. Collaborate with engineers to create efficient layouts, ensuring high performance and reliabili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of multimedia design, creating innovative 3D assets and motion graphics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging eLearning content while mentor...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.