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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Unlock innovative audio-visual solutions by designing and implementing systems across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and high-quality outcomes while maintainin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Develop innovative audio-visual solutions by designing, planning, and implementing systems across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality integration and performance, enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Innovate audio-visual solutions by designing and implementing systems across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality integration and outcomes while maintaining technical expert...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a team that's dedicated to designing and implementing innovative audio-visual solutions. Collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality outcomes and seamless integration in diverse project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Advance the future of audio-visual solutions by designing and implementing innovative systems. Collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality outcomes and seamless integration in diverse projec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Innovate audio-visual solutions by designing and implementing systems across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality integration and performance, while maintaining technical ex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Partner with us to design and implement innovative audio-visual solutions, collaborating across departments to ensure high-quality outcomes in diverse projects. Bring your expertise to enhance our dyn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative audio-visual solutions. Collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality outcomes while managing multiple projects and maintaining technic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Transform audio-visual experiences by designing and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality outcomes while managing complex AV projects and maintaining...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Lead the charge in designing intuitive, accessible UIs for AI-enabled applications, ensuring compliance with Section 508 and WCAG standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance u...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative electrical designs for Federal projects, leading teams and ensuring quality. Collaborate with project managers to meet budgets while mentoring staff and enhancing efficiency in a dy...

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform complex electrical designs for Federal projects, leading teams and ensuring quality. Collaborate with project managers to meet budgets and timelines while mentoring staff and enhancing effic...

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

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Champion innovative electrical design solutions for Federal projects, leading teams and ensuring quality deliverables while adhering to budget and timelines. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders...

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

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Elevate your career by leading electrical design projects for Federal and Government sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliverables, mentor staff, and apply industry standards while ma...

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

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Drive innovation in building automation as you lead a team of Senior Design Engineers, ensuring excellence in design and execution for complex systems in commercial and industrial settings. Collaborat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and inspire a diverse creative team to drive innovative design solutions across multiple fashion categories, ensuring brand consistency and commercial success while fostering a collaborative and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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Transform creative concepts into impactful designs, collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions across diverse projects. Engage with clients and stakeholders, ensuring quality and creativ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team to develop innovative digital interfaces for robotic systems. Collaborate across functions to create elegant solutions, ensuring high-quality code and user experience throughout t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Lead the charge in designing impactful product experiences across web, mobile, and in-store. Collaborate with teams to integrate AI into design processes while ensuring high standards of usability and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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

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

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive payment solutions, enhancing user experiences through high-quality prototypes and iterative design processes. Shape the future of in-person...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.