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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$90K - $110K *

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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $125K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $274K *

Lead innovative design strategies to enhance user experiences across platforms, focusing on AI integration and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, engaging produc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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$74K - $108K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic role in controls design, leading innovative solutions for custom machinery. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop and implement electrical designs, ensuring com...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare design by transforming complex workflows into intuitive experiences. Lead the design direction, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and create impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by crafting exceptional digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design enterprise websites and mobile apps, ensuring visually stunning and user-friendly int...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Optimize electrical designs for diverse building projects while leading client interactions and team coordination. Leverage advanced engineering knowledge to manage tasks independently, ensuring high...

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

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

$110K - $135K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Elevate PCB design excellence by leading DFM initiatives and developing high-density layouts. Collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability and drive continuous improvement in processes and sta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a dynamic team to lead structured cabling solutions from design to implementation. Engage with clients, assess infrastructure, and create detailed technical documentation to ensure successful pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Transform structured cabling solutions by leading technical designs, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with sales teams to deliver optimal infrastructure solutions that meet customer needs an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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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.