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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$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 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize display technologies for iPhone products, ensuring performance specifications are met from concept to production while managing supplier...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of display technology by leading cross-functional teams to develop and optimize iPhone displays. Collaborate with suppliers and internal experts to ensure performance specifications a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and implementing technical architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with teams to evaluate technologies, analyze requirements, and ensure su...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $115K *

Transform user insights into innovative home security designs, collaborating across teams to create compelling products from concept to production. Ideal for detail-oriented designers passionate about...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in innovative architectural design, managing projects from concept to completion while mentoring junior staff and ensuring technical accuracy and client satisfaction throughout the pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $300K *

Engage with product challenges by designing and prototyping innovative solutions. Shape outcomes through user-centric design and technical fluency, driving complex financial products from concept to e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by designing and deploying Tableau dashboards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance visual analytics that support mission execution and decision-mak...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by designing and deploying impactful Tableau dashboards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and support mission execution in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $120K *

Drive innovative ad campaigns by leading strategy, concept, and execution in partnership with clients, leveraging analytics to optimize performance and ensure successful, data-driven creative solution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Transform digital beauty campaigns by creating compelling visuals that elevate prestige skincare and cosmetics brands. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality assets across various platf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $160K *

Engage in leading the BEO Tool Account Program, overseeing tool management and logistics at project sites. Ensure compliance, inventory control, and effective communication with teams to support opera...

Today

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

$102K - $202K *

Partner with us to enhance product design and manufacturability through cross-functional collaboration, engineering analysis, and innovative solutions that drive quality, efficiency, and scalability i...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming design concepts into impeccably fitting, production-ready garments. Collaborate with design and vendors to ensure quality and craftsmanship in our growing...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $105K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Solutions Architect, collaborating with stakeholders to capture requirements and deliver impactful results. Leverage your expertise in IT and enterpr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic studio, driving exceptional design and profitability in upscale multifamily and office interiors. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while fostering client relationships a...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the visual identity of our brand by evolving design systems, creating impactful marketing materials, and collaborating across teams to ensure cohesive brand representation in all digital and phy...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovative retail design by leading projects that enhance customer experiences and brand perception. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop concepts, manage execution, and drive co...

Yesterday

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

$87K - $126K *

Champion the development of structural BIM models and construction documents for water and wastewater projects, collaborating with engineers and designers to ensure project success from concept to con...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $136K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water and infrastructure projects. Contribute your expertise in structural CAD/BIM design, collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality models and docu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mechanical design, overseeing multiple designers. Drive product development and ensure quality while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance our evolving m...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $121K *

Empower innovation by leveraging your mechanical design expertise to create solutions, analyze engineering specifications, and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality products while adhering to...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower businesses by analyzing transaction data and crafting actionable insights. Collaborate with sales to design solutions, build prototypes, and present findings to executives, driving enterprise...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.