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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$93K - $120K *

Optimize women's fitness product line by managing specifications, leading fit sessions, and collaborating with suppliers to enhance quality and fit consistency. Drive improvements and maintain standar...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the design and production of civil engineering plans for diverse land development projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $225K *

Drive user-centric design solutions for government systems, ensuring usability and accessibility in cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to develop intuitive interfaces and validate user requirements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Partner with us to design user-centric interfaces that enhance cybersecurity systems. Collaborate with teams to validate user requirements and ensure compliance with accessibility standards while deli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $95K *

Elevate the user experience by designing innovative, user-centered products that enhance educational outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging designs from ideation to execu...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $120K *

Transform engineering concepts into detailed designs and documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality and manufacturability standards while supporting pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative features for mobile applications, guiding end-to-end processes from concept to execution while shaping the product strategy for optimal user experiences...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Transform visual communication in intelligence production by developing engaging graphics that enhance analytic content. Collaborate with analysts to create impactful visual products that meet high pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $122K *

Drive impactful architectural design efforts while leading the production of construction documents. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure quality and compliance across...

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

$80K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to shape innovative digital health experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design user-centered solutions that simplify complex information and enhance health outc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences using Figma and React, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to produc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CAD processes by translating design insights into actionable rules and automated solutions. Collaborate with engineers and customers to enhance manufacturability and streamline production wor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $247K *

Drive the evolution of our design function, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative, client-focused creative solutions that enhance brand identity and support strategic business goals...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $296K *

Drive compliance excellence by designing and implementing security controls across multiple frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance processes and leverage automation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $296K *

Explore compliance engineering by designing and implementing security controls across multiple frameworks. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance processes through automation and technical solut...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy through innovative mechanical design. Lead complex projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure high-quality deliverables in power generation...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Advance user experience design by leading innovative, user-centered solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices and enhance customer interactions across digital plat...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform user experiences by leading innovative design solutions that prioritize usability and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate human-centered design principles and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $90K *

Collaborate to develop high-quality electrical documentation for complex semiconductor systems. This role emphasizes detailed design, engineering support, and maintaining documentation throughout the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Design and develop user-centered interfaces for mission-critical applications, enhancing usability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive solutions using modern...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of brand identity by driving cohesive design across all touchpoints, crafting inspiring visuals for digital and physical platforms, and championing exceptional brand experiences that...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences by crafting impactful growth strategies for AI products. You'll lead design initiatives that enhance customer journeys, turning insights into intuitive s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Innovate and create high-quality static marketing content for major US sports. You'll leverage your design expertise to engage sports audiences with visually compelling graphics across digital platfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by designing intuitive, high-performing web interfaces. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate brand identity and drive user engagement through exceptional U...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences through innovative design. Lead complex UX projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior designers while driving user...

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

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.