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 *

Transform user experiences as a key UX/UI Designer, governing a dynamic design system that fosters consistency and innovation across digital platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance accessibility...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of verification by defining strategies, leading execution, and mentoring teams. Drive innovation in testbench architecture and ensure high-quality outcomes through rigorous analysis a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate verification processes by defining strategies, designing robust test environments, and leading execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and mentor junior engineers i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of product design by leading and nurturing a talented team, steering product strategy, and crafting intuitive experiences that transform AI-native video creation. Your vision will gui...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$76K - $84K *

Elevate your design career by creating impactful visual materials that enhance business development and communications. Collaborate with diverse teams to produce proposals, presentations, and digital...

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

$76K - $84K *

Join a team that creates compelling visual materials to enhance business development and communications. Collaborate with various teams to produce proposals, presentations, and digital content in a dy...

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

$95K - $115K *

Design engaging digital experiences that enhance brand relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive products while mentoring junior designers and driving client growth i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative digital experiences by leading design projects, mentoring talent, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and brand relationships. Drive client gro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $114K *

Join a team dedicated to renewable energy solutions, collaborating on solar PV/BESS project designs. You'll apply engineering techniques in a supportive, growth-oriented environment while enhancing pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Manage the technical design process for apparel, ensuring quality and fit while collaborating with global teams. Drive innovation in patterns and prototypes, and maintain documentation standards to su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading a talented team to deliver innovative new construction projects that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards, ensuring quality and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the implementation journey for federal clients by leading end-to-end deployments, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption while navigating complex compliance environments and collabo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Explore a dynamic role in PCB design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge electronic products. Contribute to all phases of design, from layout to documentation, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $95K *

Explore opportunities to enhance product development as you manage fit standards and oversee technical design processes from prototype to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your design career by leading innovative residential projects, collaborating with clients to create personalized spaces that reflect their lifestyle while achieving fiscal goals and inspiring...

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

$130K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving project success by coordinating multiple workstreams, ensuring schedule integrity, and fostering cross-team collaboration. Your leadership will empower teams to meet deadlin...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming space missions by integrating advanced spacecraft designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of mission objectives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Elevate user experiences by designing intuitive digital interactions across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct research, iterate designs, and contribute to innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $120K *

Elevate project delivery by leading architectural design, documentation, and collaboration across diverse sectors. You will engage with teams from concept through construction, ensuring compliance and...

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of product design by creating intuitive user experiences that simplify complex workflows and enhance human-agent collaboration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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

$80K - $95K *

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative business applications and AI solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. Collaborate across technologies to enhance processes and drive efficiency in a dynam...

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

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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.