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.
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.
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 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.
Mid / Senior Growth Visual Designer @ Superhuman (Contract)
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
6 days ago
Designer - Color, Materials & Graphics, Footwear
$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...
Reposted today
$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...
4 days ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Design innovative aircraft components, ensuring compliance and manufacturability while collaborating with stakeholders to meet project timelines and deliverables in the aerospace sector...
1 week ago
Staff Product Designer, MarianaOS
$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...
Reposted 5 days ago
Visualization Engineer - Senior Level
$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...
1 week ago
Visualization Engineer - Senior Level
$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...
1 week ago
Instrument & Controls System Designer
$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...
6 days ago
User Experience Designer - Online
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Staff Product Designer - UI Platform
$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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Staff Product Designer - UI Platform
$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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Staff Product Designer - UI Platform
$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...
Today
Staff Product Designer - UI Platform
$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...
Today
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
4 days ago
What does a Visual Designer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.