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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$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of our growth surfaces by enhancing user experiences and driving business outcomes through robust design partnerships and high-quality execution across marketing and activation flows...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving high-quality growth experiences for users. Collaborate across teams to enhance marketing and activation surfaces, while leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize small...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful growth by enhancing marketing platforms and systems, collaborating cross-functionally to elevate user experiences and experimentation velocity for small businesses leveraging our innov...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative, stylish apparel for healthcare professionals, blending functionality with modern aesthetics. Collaborate on seasonal concepts and mentor junior designers to el...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Create exceptional digital user experiences by leading end-to-end UX design, leveraging insights to enhance usability and engagement across native app platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of junior designers by providing technical leadership, mentoring, and support. Engage with clients and collaborate with practice leaders to uphold design standards and impleme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $98K *

Champion innovative interior design solutions by leading projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients and teams to enhance public spaces through thoughtful design and material selec...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborating with engineers to design and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon for innovative devices, ensuring high...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive innovation in next-gen devices...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge technology solutions in hardware design. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create innovative low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive the...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Architect advanced technology solutions by collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon solutions for next-gen devices, driving in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion impactful tech alliances with top AI and cloud platforms, driving collaboration and value creation through innovative solutions and extensive technical evangelism...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team by leveraging your industrial design expertise to create captivating products that resonate with fans, from concept to production, while collaborating in a f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $97K *

Transform building systems design by collaborating with engineers on diverse projects, applying your expertise in plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection to create sustainable environments across various...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional residential projects. Oversee custom home builds from design to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing multiple proj...

1 week ago

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

$65K - $150K *

Engage clients by designing and selling residential landscape projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction, prepare detailed plans, and pursue new sales opportunities while managing...

2 weeks ago

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

$161K - $222K *

Champion innovative design solutions that enhance user experience across multiple product areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful initiatives, leveraging AI tools and custome...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing embedded graphics stacks, collaborating closely with design and UX teams to create high-performance, low-latency interfaces while establishing best practice...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $97K *

DJ&A is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer with 1-10 years of relevant experience to support transportation engineering designs for various agencies. The ideal candidate will have strong communi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $97K *

Develop impactful transportation engineering designs for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while utilizing advanced design software. Support clients across var...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying custom applications on the Microsoft Power Platform, enhancing client solutions through innovative workflows, data integration, and intelligent automation a...

3 days ago

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

$75K - $97K *

Play a key role in crafting engaging digital experiences by designing interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes, while collaborating with agile teams and refining your skills under senior desig...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative solutions as you lead the design of embedded controls and electromechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and drive the next genera...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and enhancing innovative AI curricula, managing a dedicated team to ensure high-quality educational materials are ready for implementation, while driving continuous improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to create compelling visual designs that enhance mission success. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality graphics in a fast-paced environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.