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 *

Architect effective digital signage solutions by overseeing project phases from concept through implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring technical excellence and client s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to design and implement engaging front-end experiences for leading eCommerce brands. Leverage your skills in Figma and Shopify to create custom loyalty solutions, collaborating closely...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $121K *

Shape the future of critical infrastructure by leveraging your piping design expertise. Collaborate on innovative projects, enhance your skills, and ensure operational excellence through effective pla...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Innovate with us to design engaging, narrative-driven learning experiences that teach essential life skills through interactive gameplay. Collaborate closely with learning designers to create prototyp...

5 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Reimagine structural design by leading projects and teams, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Utilize your expertise in steel, concrete, and masonry to deliver innovative solutions while me...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Deliver exceptional 3D models by translating design intent into manufacturable assets, bridging industrial design and engineering. Contribute expertise in CAD sculpting to drive high-quality consumer...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of space missions by leading mission integration efforts, ensuring seamless collaboration between technical teams and customers, and driving the design and execution of complex sp...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $127K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data management by translating business needs into technical specifications. You'll ensure data quality and support analytical initiatives while collaborating...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $115K *

Elevate your career by contributing to innovative apparel design, managing patterns and tech packages, and ensuring quality fit through collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors. Drive exc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading complex mechanical design efforts for large-scale EPC projects. Drive advanced 3D modeling, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables in p...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $210K *

Drive innovative industrial design solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Shape product vision from concept to manufacturing, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements while ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

Design and deliver exceptional user experiences for mobile and web, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create polished interfaces and scalable design systems that drive user engagement and s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K *

Elevate product design by crafting innovative color, material, and finish solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into tactile experiences, ensuring cohesive and susta...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $130K *

Create exceptional user experiences by leading visual design initiatives, enhancing product usability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that resonate with...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Transform the visual identity of a global luxury beauty brand by creating compelling assets and collaborating with a dynamic team to elevate brand storytelling across various platforms and campaigns...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of complex mechanical designs for power generation and industrial projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design accuracy and compliance while mentoring junior designers throug...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $114K *

Optimize design processes by collaborating with engineers to create detailed electrical construction drawings. This role supports multiple projects, offering growth in technical responsibility and men...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Help us transform ideas into impactful designs by supporting early-phase planning and rendering. Collaborate closely with a mission-driven team to innovate architectural concepts while integrating the...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$114K - $135K *

Engage as a technical liaison, supporting construction and field execution with practical design solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure project deliverables are met while promoting safety and qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$188K - $274K *

Shape the future of 3D communication hardware by leading multidisciplinary design efforts, integrating industrial design with generative AI workflows to create innovative prototypes and installations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $170K *

Advance the evolution of design systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable, accessible, and high-quality UI components across platforms, enhancing user experiences and dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $175K *

Elevate digital experiences by designing responsive web layouts and components. Collaborate with engineers to ensure high-quality execution while championing Scale's visual identity and exploring inno...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $197K *

Optimize data visualization strategies to analyze complex business problems, providing insights and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business intelligence tools and enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $310K *

Innovate your career by joining a dynamic EDA software development team, where you'll enhance PCB design tools and processes, driving efficiencies and delivering cutting-edge solutions for complex sys...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join us to elevate player experiences in Brookhaven by designing intuitive UX/UI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless interactions and establish design standards that...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.