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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$110K - $130K *

Help us empower creative excellence by developing design guidelines and systems that enhance our visual branding across innovative digital platforms and immersive experiences, ensuring quality deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $210K *

Empower your career by leading user-centered design processes, conducting research, and creating prototypes that enhance client and product experiences. Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $166K *

Innovate scalable content systems and workflows to enhance customer communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design reusable components and optimize content for accessibility and con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $166K *

Optimize customer communications by designing scalable content systems and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience through reusable patterns and governance models...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful digital experiences by leading UX strategy and discovery. Collaborate with clients and teams to transform user needs into actionable design recommendations, ensuring high-quality outco...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing intuitive user experiences for AI-driven creative tools. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to transform complex AI capabilities into seamless, engaging products...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Create impactful product experiences by shaping design from discovery to delivery. Collaborate with engineers and customers to transform complex workflows into intuitive solutions, establishing design...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to drive user-centered design, conducting research and creating prototypes that enhance client and product experiences. Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure seamless implem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $115K *

Lead the charge in crafting dynamic motion design that balances scalable systems with bespoke creativity, enhancing brand storytelling across campaigns, events, and digital platforms while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Motion Designer, blending system architecture with bespoke creativity to elevate brand storytelling through impactful motion graphics across diverse platforms and events...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping intuitive AI-native enterprise products. As a senior designer, you'll tackle complex design challenges, collaborate closely with engineering, and elevate the craft of design...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the design of an AI-native clinical research platform, enhancing user experiences through thoughtful design. Collaborate with teams to streamline complex workflows and deliver intuitive solut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $186K *

Contribute to crafting engaging web experiences by designing and building interactive components directly within Framer, collaborating across teams to enhance brand storytelling and optimize conversio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Empower your creativity as you design conversion-driven digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize landing pages and campaigns, ensuring brand consistency while driving g...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining B2B product design by optimizing user experiences across diverse workflows, integrating AI-powered features, and creating impactful solutions for multiple user types. You...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by crafting distinctive visual experiences that bridge brand and product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems and engaging campaigns, ensuring usability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $210K *

Engage in hands-on digital product design, conducting user research and creating prototypes. Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure designs meet user needs and maintain high standards across Aja...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate PCB design capabilities by delivering high-quality layouts for defense electronics. Collaborate with engineers to ensure manufacturability and support continuous improvements in ECAD practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $108K *

Unlock innovative manufacturing solutions as a key member of our Automation team, collaborating on projects that shape the future of automation. Your expertise will help drive efficiency and ensure de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $108K *

Transform your career by leading electrical design projects, collaborating with engineers and clients to deliver innovative, compliant solutions. Engage in hands-on fieldwork and technical research wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in innovative design development, ensuring project success through effective team collaboration, client communication, and sustainable practices across all project phases...

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

$80K - $100K *

Drive innovative design solutions and oversee project teams to ensure quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction throughout all project phases. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver e...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Motion Designer, creating compelling animations for product launches and social content. Collaborate closely with our Creative Director, managing projects from concept through...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize high-reliability PCB designs for automotive applications, focusing on manufacturability and signal integrity. Collaborate with suppliers and engineers to ensure robust production release and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform visual storytelling by creating engaging launch videos and brand content that captivates audiences. Collaborate closely with creative leads to bring innovative concepts to life through stunn...

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  •   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.