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.
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.
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 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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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...
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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...
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$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...
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Optimize marine design processes by executing 2D/3D modeling and drafting for various platforms, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...
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Unlock potential by designing intuitive, accessible interfaces for AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centered experiences that meet accessibility standards and en...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage the development of 2D and 3D drawings, ensuring quality and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and oversee CAD Drafters while adhering to strict deadlines in a dynamic shipyard e...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead transformative initiatives in higher education design, fostering client relationships and mentoring talent. Drive business development and project management efforts to enhance RDG's presence in...
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$90K - $110K *
Unlock new business opportunities by building relationships and driving revenue. Collaborate with key clients and AEC professionals to expand our reach and maintain a strategic sales pipeline in this...
3 weeks ago
Senior Residential Mechanical Designer
$90K - $110K *
Transform residential HVAC design by leading technical excellence, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with energy codes. Drive project success through innovative solutions and collaboration in a...
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Principal Product Manager (Design)
$171K - $272K *
Reimagine product management by unifying request management and user advocacy. Drive software roadmap alignment with user needs, enhance documentation, and foster cross-functional collaboration to boo...
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Physical design Staff Application engineer
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Deliver innovative solutions in advanced-node physical design, enhancing methodologies and automation. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring customer success in high-stakes env...
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Unlock your potential in a dynamic role, leading design efforts for aviation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to create functional, user-focused environments that enhance passenger experiences...
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Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative tools and machinery, utilizing advanced 3D modeling and engineering principles. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring high performance and safe...
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Collaborate with clients and A&D partners to create inspiring workplace designs that enhance productivity and well-being. Lead conceptual design, space planning, and develop compelling layouts for com...
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Elevate the design landscape by planning and specifying contract furniture solutions. Collaborate with clients and sales teams to deliver innovative designs using CET and AutoCAD, focusing on complex...
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Staff Senior Virtualization & Orchestration Engineer
$145K - $175K *
Pioneer innovative virtualization solutions for GPU-intensive AI workloads. Collaborate across teams to design scalable, secure infrastructure, enhancing orchestration systems for high-performance com...
3 weeks ago
Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Transform the future of optical communication systems by leading complex analog layout design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engin...
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Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$125K - $150K *
Drive the layout design of complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced en...
6 days ago
Body Designer - Castings & Sheetmetal
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by creating cutting-edge 3D designs using NX and Teamcenter. Collaborate throughout the automotive design process, ensuring compliance and accuracy in Body systems development...
4 weeks ago
$106K - $159K *
Champion innovative interior design by leading projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure design integrity, manage budgets, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-qua...
4 days ago
Expert Designer, Streetwear TCOE Graphic Design, Global Jordan
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative graphic design for Jordan Streetwear. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling narratives across collections, driving execution from concept...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to design and develop engaging learning programs that enhance workforce skills. Leverage your expertise in instructional design and technology to create scalable training solutions...
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$170K - $185K *
Elevate user experiences by leading the design of complex healthcare applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces that enhance clinical workflows and support hi...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $130K *
Drive innovation as a strategic leader in creative design, managing graphic and 3D teams to deliver high-impact visual solutions. Shape the department's vision while ensuring quality and efficiency in...
5 days ago
$120K - $130K *
Inspire innovation as a strategic leader in creative design, managing a talented team while driving impactful visual solutions that align with client objectives and market trends. Shape the future of...
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What does a Visual Designer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.