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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative AI-powered products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive B2B SaaS experiences, driving projects from concept to launch whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $100K *

Engage in a dynamic role that merges storytelling and gameplay, implementing narrative designs in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create immersive player experiences throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative mobile experiences. Collaborate with teams to create engaging consumer applications, focusing on user behavior and visual excellence across iOS and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$96K - $110K *

Drive your career with a leading team as a Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer, tackling complex projects and enhancing your skills in facility layout, equipment modeling, and piping system design withi...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Champion the transformation of complex financial workflows into intuitive designs. Drive user research, collaborate with teams, and innovate design for a revolutionary platform benefiting both advisor...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in user experience as you design intuitive workflows and interactions for a transformative financial platform. Engage directly with clients and advisors to streamline complex processe...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $110K *

Invent cutting-edge 3D CAD designs that enhance product development and sustainability, collaborate across teams, and drive innovation through prototype building and design improvement initiatives in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $110K *

Shape the future of product design by creating innovative 3D CAD models and supporting collaborative development efforts to enhance product efficacy and performance. Drive continuous improvement throu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Drive user-centric design as you innovate workflows and journeys for a revolutionary financial management platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve user experience through research and desig...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $195K *

Transform digital experiences by leading user-centered design initiatives for enterprise applications. Collaborate in Agile teams, mentor peers, and drive process improvements while ensuring accessibi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $142K *

Transform your career by creating visually compelling content for live service experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to elevate the visual identity of NHL gaming, pushing creative boundaries whi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining construction technology by leading innovative project design and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage MiTek solutions, ensuring successful proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of construction by leading innovative project design and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage technology solutions, ensuring effective project planning a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Design critical hardware by delivering innovative PCB layouts, managing vendor reports, and collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality production and compliance in advanced electronic systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative applications that empower network teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centric solutions, transforming complex data into i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $115K *

Elevate Taskrabbit's visual identity by owning art direction and creating impactful campaigns. Collaborate across teams to ensure a consistent brand narrative while managing high-quality productions a...

3 weeks ago

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

$89K - $115K *

Shape and elevate our visual identity by leading art direction and design across campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful visual storytelling that enhances brand recognit...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $200K *

Join us to design and coordinate electrical systems for semiconductor tool installations, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver succe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining brand identity through innovative design. Collaborate across departments to create compelling visuals and scalable systems that elevate our presence in the market while m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate brand identity through innovative digital design and storytelling. Shape visual content across channels while leveraging AI and creative tools. Collaborate with teams to drive engagement and o...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$78K - $94K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic engineering team to design and model structural solutions for diverse projects, ensuring quality and safety while collaborating across disciplines to meet proj...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$63K - $118K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic hardware engineering team focused on high-speed design, validation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovative solutions in cutting-edge technology...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by providing expert instrumentation design support across multiple teams. Lead design assignments, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the design and development of instrumentation solutions, guiding junior designers while ensuring adherence to industry standards. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality projects in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $198K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing UI for AAA multiplayer games. Lead and mentor a skilled group of UI engineers, architect scalable solutions, and craft engaging interfaces that enhance player experi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.