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 - $85K *

Empower our design and production teams by ensuring garment fit and technical construction for non-denim apparel. Collaborate with global partners to maintain brand consistency and streamline workflow...

2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $208K *

Transform the legal landscape by leading design for an AI platform, driving end-to-end workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that empower legal profe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower innovation as you create complex layouts for RX/TX lane macros and oversee crucial lane-level integration, leveraging your extensive experience in analog design and semiconductor processes to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $253K *

Partner with us to architect and refine our design system, ensuring seamless integration across platforms. Drive component lifecycle and adoption while fostering collaboration within our senior design...

3 weeks ago

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

$187K - $253K *

Elevate our design system by architecting components and refining their lifecycle across multiple platforms. Foster collaboration to ensure quality while driving adoption, and work transparently to en...

3 weeks ago

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

$162K - $195K *

Drive the integration of Machine Learning IP into complex SoC designs. Oversee project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in augmented and virt...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Product Designer, where you'll craft innovative user experiences for the CBS Sports App. Collaborate closely with cross-functional squads, utilizing AI to drive rapid, im...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $241K *

Shape the future of financial technology by leading complex design initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving innovation in user experience. Collaborate with product leaders to enhance strategic vision...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $241K *

Shape the future of financial technology by leading complex design initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving innovation in user experience. Collaborate with product leaders to enhance strategic vision...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of fire alarm and life safety systems by driving design and technology evaluation. Collaborate with Sales and Operations as a key technical advisor, ensuring compliance with codes and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design of client-facing products, shaping the design discipline and influencing product strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and establish design stand...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative product experiences through design and code. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance Aaru's visual identity and deliver polished, user-centric solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and testing of electrical control panels, collaborating across the end-to-end process to enhance efficiency and innovation in operations while ensuring compliance with industry standa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Inspire creativity by owning end-to-end design projects, from concept to execution. Elevate brand campaigns and product storytelling with exceptional visual quality, collaborating closely with teams t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the design and release of High Voltage Power Panels, overseeing mechanical and electrical components from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and perf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $135K *

Join us to lead innovative fire protection projects, ensuring safety and compliance. Utilize your expertise to design and implement life safety systems while mentoring a dynamic team and collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by creating and launching innovative marketing assets using AI. Collaborate with teams to enhance product capabilities while engaging with the community as a brand ambassador, driving...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $93K *

Shape the future of toy design with creative leadership, overseeing product development while collaborating with teams to innovate, enhance brands, and maintain high-quality standards in a dynamic and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $140K *

Champion the development of innovative UI systems in Unreal Engine 5, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create responsive, high-performance in-game interfaces. Drive solutions for dynamic H...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to perfecting cinematic storytelling through meticulous final layout artistry. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure every shot aligns with the film's vision, enhancing...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design innovative, code-compliant solutions for commercial projects, focusing on veterinary, medical, and dental offices. Collaborate from concept to cons...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the crossroads of engineering and operations by integrating multi-functional programs. Collaborate to optimize scheduling and ensure timely, data-driven project execution across...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced architectural principles to drive project design, enhance quality assurance, and coordinate multi-discipline teams, ensuring compliance and excellence in delive...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful architectural design by leveraging advanced principles and expertise. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality deliverables while making autonomous project decisions...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by applying advanced architectural principles to design projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.