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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$124K - $228K *

Transform your career by leading the design of impactful visual assets across the customer journey. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and advocate for high design stan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Shape innovative PCB designs for high-voltage power supplies, collaborating with engineers to ensure quality and compliance. Engage in prototyping, documentation, and continuous improvement in a hands...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform demo environments by customizing systems and generating realistic data, ensuring the go-to-market team has reliable, up-to-date demos. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance demo quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate demo quality by owning and customizing demo environments, ensuring they are reliable and tailored for the go-to-market team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance demo readiness a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative footwear designs by collaborating across teams to create compelling color, material, and graphic executions that resonate with consumers and elevate brand identity. Drive seasonal str...

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping a compelling brand narrative through innovative creative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate the brand's presence across diverse platforms, ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $270K *

Unlock the potential of prediction markets as you craft exceptional user experiences, driving engagement through innovative design, customer insight, and simplicity, transforming complex concepts into...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining brand standards and leading creative design. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and collaborate across functions to produce high-quality marketing assets that elevate busin...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead project teams from concept to completion, ensuring effective communication and collaboration while delivering innovative design solutions that meet client goals and project timelines...

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

$100K - $121K *

Develop innovative plastic components and mechanisms, leading cross-functional projects to meet market needs and quality standards in high-volume manufacturing for automotive and industrial applicatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $192K *

Elevate user experience by leading end-to-end product design, driving stakeholder alignment, and optimizing complex workflows. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$68K - $102K *

Drive your career forward by developing detailed 3D BIM models and documentation for electrical networks. Collaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure accurate design integration and support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative aircraft components, ensuring compliance and manufacturability while collaborating with stakeholders to meet project timelines and deliverables in the aerospace sector...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to simplifying complex workflows in MarianaOS. You'll design user-centered experiences, grow our design system, and collaborate across functions to enhance usability for h...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading data visualization initiatives that drive business insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex datasets, develop innovative solutions, and enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading data visualization initiatives to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights and drive strategic decisions through innov...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by designing and coordinating Instrument & Control Systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce detailed drawings and ensure compliance with industry standards whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative UX solutions that enhance customer experiences. Drive user-centered design processes, leveraging research insights to create impactful prod...

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

$62K - $114K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance apparel fit and quality, ensuring design integrity and brand consistency through technical expertise and effective communication throughout the produ...

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

$140K - $175K *

Lead transformative design initiatives by shaping user experience frameworks and accessibility standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and drive impactful desig...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading UI design initiatives that enhance user experiences across Okta's global product portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish design standards and d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Innovate user experiences by leading design strategies and frameworks that enhance accessibility and usability across Okta's product portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience by leading design initiatives that enhance accessibility and usability across our product portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create imp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion the design and delivery of complex PCB layouts for large-scale infrastructure hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish standards and ensure high performance and reliab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $131K *

Engage in the design and coordination of small to medium projects, ensuring design intent is maintained throughout all phases. Collaborate with team members and consultants to produce high-quality del...

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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.