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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$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences for mission-critical applications. Lead human-centered design efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, accessi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer experiences by owning product design from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance onboarding, streamline workflows, and create self-serve solutions that...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Join a team that's passionate about fashion design! Take ownership of brand development, collaborate cross-functionally, and lead projects from concept to production while inspiring creativity and inn...

2 weeks ago

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

$68K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative electrical and pneumatic designs for custom automation systems, ensuring practical and cost-effective solutions that meet customer needs and suppo...

London, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer impactful user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for complex financial workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and drive customer satisfact...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive, high-quality interfaces for complex financial workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance customer...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Design clear, intuitive experiences that elevate user engagement and streamline complex workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital products, enhancing customer...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about storytelling and visual creativity. As a Storyboard Director, you'll transform scripts into dynamic storyboards, collaborating closely with writers and animators to...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of automated manufacturing. As an Intermediate Mechanical Designer, you'll collaborate on innovative projects, ensuring designs meet standards and budgets while a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Lead creative strategy and direction, collaborating with teams to develop impactful brand campaigns. Drive insights from research, enhance client relationships, and contribute to new business initiati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$122K *

Lead the charge in creating impactful visual design solutions that enhance brand expression and customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive graphics across produc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming user experiences through innovative design. You'll shape the end-to-end UX for products, bridge product and design, and create engaging interfaces while focusing on use...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform the future of mining engineering by applying your mechanical design skills in a dynamic team. Collaborate on innovative hoisting systems, tackle complex challenges, and gain hands-on experie...

Owen Sound, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform the customer journey by designing seamless web and mobile experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance onboarding, usability, and AI-driven interfaces, ensuring customers...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative user experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and deliver impactful design solutions that enhance usability and delight users in a fast-pace...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative user experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and enhance customer-centric solutions. Drive impactful design strategies that balance user needs with busin...

5 days ago

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

$169K - $250K *

Optimize internal AI products to enhance customer understanding and decision-making. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and evaluate impactful solutions that drive meaningful insights and impr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $115K *

Transform your design passion into impactful experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create compelling visuals across platforms, driving brand engagement and customer connection through innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Creative Department to design impactful experiences across platforms. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions that resonate with customers...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining brand experiences through innovative visual design. Collaborate with diverse creatives to craft impactful digital solutions across platforms, ensuring customer-centric de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive user-centered design by leading the end-to-end product design process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that meet user needs and business goals, all while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that inspires and evolves our brand through innovative design. As a pivotal Creative Designer, you’ll craft compelling visuals across multiple channels, driving engagement while collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $98K *

Support engineering teams by utilizing AutoCAD for design and drafting tasks across multiple disciplines. Collaborate on capital investment proposals and maintain engineering standards while managing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience for nonprofit SaaS applications. Leverage your design expertise to create intuitive interfaces, enhance workflows, and drive AI-powered insights, all whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovation by designing complex, high-density PCBs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize layouts, ensuring performance and manufacturability while adhering to industry standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.