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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$154K - $208K *

Unlock your potential as you shape the architecture for consumer-facing platforms, driving innovation in AI and DTC technology. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and governance, ensuring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovative HVAC designs by leveraging your 10+ years of expertise in mechanical design. Collaborate with engineers and mentor junior designers to ensure high-quality, efficient systems from conc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $189K *

Take ownership of the end-to-end user experience for data protection features, simplifying complex security logic for both admins and end-users, while driving design quality and usability, using AI-as...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a transformative design vision by leading a high-performing product design team, driving AI-native product strategies, and fostering deep customer empathy to deliver significant impact and ele...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and mentor RTL design engineers, optimizing microarchitectural features and ensuring successful project delivery in a collaborative, innovative environment for semiconductor solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $192K *

Champion innovative digital architecture for Patient Experience, leading the design of scalable solutions that integrate cloud-native applications, data analytics, and AI, while ensuring compliance an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $192K *

Join a team that's redefining patient experiences through innovative digital architecture. Lead the design and integration of scalable solutions, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion the design and development of cutting-edge electronic products, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex engineering tasks and drive project success for defense programs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career with a mid-level role leading design teams on diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs, manage project scopes, and ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of digital design in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across teams to create impactful e-commerce assets. Drive brand evolution and enhance user experience while maintaining hi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $182K *

Lead the integration of design and construction teams to deliver coordinated, cost-effective designs. Drive advanced delivery models, ensuring project readiness and effective risk management while fos...

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

$125K - $182K *

Drive the integration of design and construction teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. Lead advanced delivery models, ensuring project readiness and alignment with design intent while...

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

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by supporting program management and acquisition baselines, ensuring timely delivery and budget effectiveness while collaborating with leadership and teams in a dynamic environment...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage architectural design efforts for residential and commercial projects, ensuring quality and compliance from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to promote consistency and efficiency th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $130K *

Champion innovative learning solutions by designing engaging, learner-centric experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate AI and Agile methodologies, driving measurable behavior change acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of energy by leading physical design projects for Power Substations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to deliver high-quality designs for voltage levels from 34.5kV to 500kV, ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality civil design solutions, managing project teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate across disciplines while promoting efficiency and expertise in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Transform the future of civil design by leading project teams, ensuring quality, and collaborating with clients. Drive technical excellence and mentor staff while managing diverse site development pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design services, overseeing project quality and staff coordination. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure successful project delivery while promoting effici...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career by leading design projects, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with clients. Drive technical excellence while managing project staff and enhancing your expertise in a flex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality design solutions. Lead project staff, oversee quality assurance, and engage with clients to ensure successful outcomes across diverse land devel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Elevate municipal infrastructure projects by leading design and delivery efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing project...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $125K *

Transform design visions into reality by leading interior projects, guiding teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail. Drive project succe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to design and create engaging user interfaces that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and users to develop intuitive designs that meet industry standards a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.