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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Empower sales teams by designing innovative AI-driven experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create inclusive, accessible products that enhance productivity and impact. Shape the futu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $150K *

Transform user experiences by designing AI-driven interfaces that enhance productivity and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, accessible solutions that empower sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovative design as a Structural Designer, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on diverse projects that positively impact communities and the environment. Contribute to all design sta...

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

$80K - $95K *

Innovate compelling visual concepts that elevate brand storytelling across digital and print. Collaborate with teams to create high-quality designs, ensuring cohesive campaigns that engage audiences a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $100K *

Innovate your career by designing impactful digital experiences across product lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, validate solutions, and deliver user-centric desi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Lead and elevate our creative vision by directing multi-channel campaigns, mentoring a diverse team, and optimizing production processes to enhance brand impact and operational efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the creative charge to shape and evolve a compelling brand identity. Collaborate across teams to design impactful campaigns and produce dynamic content that captivates and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative design solutions as a Senior E&I Designer, preparing comprehensive design packages and ensuring compliance with specifications while optimizing project efficiency and safety standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense technology by reviewing and checking mechanical designs for a groundbreaking weapon system. Collaborate with experts to ensure precision and compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the visual identity of our brand by creating and managing all creative assets. Leverage AI tools to enhance design efficiency, build templates, and empower teams while ensuring a cohesive bran...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $115K *

Elevate user experiences by designing innovative mobile app solutions that resonate with users. Collaborate with diverse teams to create accessible, engaging interfaces, ensuring product satisfaction...

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

$300K - $500K *

Unlock potential by crafting user-centric interfaces for web and mobile, translating complex concepts into intuitive designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K *

Champion the creation of dynamic visual assets that elevate marketing strategies, enhance partner engagement, and support branding initiatives across multiple channels, utilizing cutting-edge design t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $230K *

Pioneer innovative user experiences by applying design methods from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and evolve design systems for seamless pay...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain data models for enterprise applications, ensuring robust data structures and compliance with governance standards while collaborating with cross-functional t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Explore a pivotal role in client management, fostering relationships and ensuring satisfaction while leading project execution and growth strategies across multidisciplinary teams. Drive impactful sol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Innovate by leading the design process from concept to prototype, ensuring alignment with market trends and brand identity while fostering collaboration across teams and mentoring junior designers...

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic creative team to elevate brand visuals across diverse mediums. Shape strategy, develop cohesive design systems, and drive innovative campaigns while fostering a culture of creativity an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$58K - $122K *

Develop innovative multimedia training solutions, including animations and interactive media, while collaborating with instructional designers and subject matter experts to enhance Air Force readiness...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Lead the creative vision for healthcare brands, transforming complex information into compelling visual narratives while mentoring junior designers and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Empower the future of healthcare branding by leading innovative visual storytelling. Drive strategic creative solutions, mentor junior designers, and transform complex medical information into engagin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$209K - $239K *

Join us to lead transformative AI self-servicing design initiatives, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Elevate customer experiences while managing a high-performing design team in a d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform user experiences by owning end-to-end product design, creating intuitive systems for diverse users across web and mobile. Collaborate cross-functionally to tackle complex challenges in a fas...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $263K *

Transform customer experiences by leading a high-performing design team to innovate AI self-servicing solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration and define design strategies that enhance automate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$251K - $286K *

Advance the future of banking by leading a high-performing design team to create innovative AI self-servicing experiences, driving strategy and collaboration across multiple channels to enhance custom...

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  •   8 - 10 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.