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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$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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

Today

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

Today

  •   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...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Empower players by designing engaging levels that captivate and retain. Collaborate with a senior team to create innovative gameplay experiences, utilizing data-driven insights to refine and enhance p...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$102K - $114K *

Join a team that's redefining design excellence by leading innovative 3D projects, mentoring junior talent, and collaborating closely with creative leaders to deliver compelling visual narratives acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Play a key role in designing and maintaining scalable data platforms, collaborating with analysts and engineers to deliver secure, efficient data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snow...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the creative vision for premium outdoor apparel, guiding design from concept to campaign. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape collections that resonate with customers and perform com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Elevate organizational capabilities by designing and optimizing audio-visual solutions. Collaborate with teams to assess needs, implement technology, and ensure seamless integration for events and pre...

San Antonio, TXRemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in audio-visual design by planning, optimizing, and implementing cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of AV systems for diverse o...

Reposted today

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

$92K - $110K *

Drive the design and management of complex systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product development and operational technology integration throughout the system li...

Newmarket, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career by leading creative direction in graphics, video, and social media. This hands-on role combines strategy and execution, guiding a team while producing high-quality content across...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $129K *

Drive the artistic vision by creating compelling concept art that shapes the game's visual identity. Collaborate with teams to develop original designs, ensuring alignment with creative briefs and ind...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $172K *

Advance your career by planning and coordinating complex military exercises, ensuring operational readiness across the Pacific region. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance strategic capabilities...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $277K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative design for B2B software solutions. Own the user experience from concept to production while establishing design practices that influence product strategy across t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $123K *

The Senior Compositor is responsible for delivering high-quality visual effects shots efficiently and with minimal guidance. This role involves collaborating with other artists, mentoring junior team...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $190K *

Champion innovative automotive interior designs by leading projects from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to create compelling designs that resonate with market trends and client needs, e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in investment management. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance client solutions and contribute to a culture of growth and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $225K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative strategies and solutions that enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful results and foster a culture...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the future of robotic surgery by leading innovative design projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform user insights into exceptional products, ensuring usability and manufa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading systems engineering activities in nuclear projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, ensure compliance, and drive technical solutions from...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $125K *

Elevate design practices in water infrastructure by leveraging CAD expertise, leading multi-discipline project teams, and delivering innovative solutions that meet client specifications while fosterin...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.