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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$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

$150K - $205K *

Shape the future of AI by designing intuitive tools that empower users to create and manage automated workflows, bridging the gap between technology and user experience in contact centers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $210K *

Elevate user experience through visual design by transforming wireframes and prototypes into polished, production-ready interfaces. Collaborate on design systems to ensure consistent, high-quality vis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $178K *

Drive your career with a strategic creative leadership role that blends hands-on design with mentorship. Collaborate on integrated campaigns, elevate brand storytelling, and lead a team to deliver com...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $185K *

Innovate user experiences by transforming complex health data into intuitive, engaging interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our consumer health application, driving impactful...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining digital experiences by transforming UX strategy into impactful designs. Leverage your expertise to create user-centered, conversion-optimized solutions that balance brand...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by shaping clinical AI products with a dynamic design team. Drive end-to-end product design, simplify complex workflows, and collaborate directly with customers to elevate user experi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Engage in transformative product design, owning the user experience across all Nolla Skin applications. Collaborate closely with the founding team to shape a cohesive design language that enhances hea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Empower our Managed Services tooling ecosystem by designing integrations and automations. You'll lead the configuration of Jira Service Management, optimize alerting, and ensure seamless connectivity...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $315K *

Shape the future of visual design for an enterprise design system, leading the evolution of its visual language and guiding teams to create consistent, high-quality experiences across products and maj...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform user experiences by designing innovative products from concept to production. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create functional, aesthetically pleasing designs that resonate with our bran...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing transformative interfaces that enhance pet care. Collaborate with engineers and founders to create user-centric experiences across our iOS app and website, ensuring pet pa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$210K - $230K *

Lead innovative design strategies to enhance customer experiences in AI-driven products, focusing on complex problem spaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction and esta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $237K *

Elevate training effectiveness by designing engaging programs for Advanced Super Intelligence and Counter SI topics. Collaborate with experts to create scalable solutions that enhance adult learning a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Transform construction projects by crafting precise 3D models and engaging with clients. Collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance machine control and layout for the construction industry acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative design solutions for military logistics, collaborating with engineers and senior designers to enhance user experience while contributing to national defense efforts in a dynamic st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $203K *

Invent intuitive user experiences by architecting AI-powered systems that enhance engagement through ambient interactions, ensuring a seamless blend of design and data science for intelligent, user-ce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborating with engineers and researchers to design and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon for next-gen devices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of technology by designing advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create low-power accelerators and innovative silicon, driving the next genera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Design and optimize advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with engineers to enhance performance and power efficiency in cutting-edge technology applications. Drive micro-architecture and RTL desi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of technology by developing advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with engineers and researchers to optimize low-power accelerators and SoCs for innovative devices, ensuring perf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative technology systems for diverse building projects. Lead design and delivery of telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems while mentoring junior team members and collabor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading the design of advanced technology systems for diverse building projects. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff to deliver high...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative technology systems design by leading projects in telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative technology solutions by leading the design and delivery of advanced telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems for diverse building projects while mentoring junior team...

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  •   8 - 10 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.