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 *

Empower creativity as a Graphic/Multimedia Designer, translating concepts into compelling visuals. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality designs across various media, managing multiple...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $165K *

Transform the future of automotive design by creating cutting-edge exterior concepts that blend innovation with feasibility. Collaborate across teams to drive brand identity and deliver exceptional ve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate solutions for mission systems integration on aircraft, ensuring compliance with certification standards while collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality documentation and support throug...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in executing design visions through effective patternmaking and team management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and fit standards while mentoring Technical D...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $150K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic role overseeing technical design and patternmaking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute design vision, manage workflows, and ensure quality standards...

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

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative designs for downhole completion tools, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Engage in all phases of product development, from prototyping to testing, and provide technical s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative online learning experiences for top organizations. Lead major design projects, collaborate with product teams, and conduct user research to create impactful solut...

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate high-impact motion design for marketing campaigns, translating complex ideas into engaging visual stories. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance brand recognition and streamline content p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $238K *

Innovate your career by developing advanced RFIC and MMIC layouts. Collaborate with circuit designers to optimize high-frequency ICs while enhancing design productivity through automation and scriptin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative design solutions by leading projects, mentoring talent, and fostering a collaborative culture. Drive client relationships and ensure design excellence while integrating sustainable...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of airborne camera systems by driving the development of mechanical and electro-optical subsystems. Collaborate with global teams to tackle technical challenges from concept to pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $106K *

Take ownership of innovative architectural designs, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality projects. Engage with clients and contribute to all design phases, ensuring effective communicati...

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

$76K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing architectural design across diverse projects. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver innovative solutions while honing your skills in a dynamic, s...

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

$200K - $500K *

Deliver exceptional user experiences by blending research, design, and collaboration. Drive UX/UI initiatives for web and mobile platforms, ensuring usability and accessibility while aligning with bus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $260K *

Take ownership of high-performance SOC implementation, leading a team to optimize designs, ensure timing closure, and collaborate with RTL and verification teams for successful tape-out...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $260K *

Transform complex SOC designs by leading implementation, verification, and timing closure efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance hardware meets industry standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the verification strategy and execution for complex ASIC projects, ensuring high functional coverage and robust test environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $260K *

Shape the future of high-speed wireline communications by developing advanced transceiver components through numerical modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize system perform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of semiconductor verification. Leverage your expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM to lead DV execution, design robust test environments, and ensure high-quality ASI...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $260K *

Grow your career with a team of innovators shaping high-speed transceiver technology. Engage in numerical modeling and architecture, collaborating across disciplines to optimize performance and guide...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $208K *

Solve complex engineering challenges by guiding transceiver component choices using mathematical and computer modeling. Collaborate across teams to optimize system performance and contribute to cuttin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining marketing in life sciences by creating compelling, scientifically accurate content. Collaborate across design, marketing, and technical domains to drive lead generation a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by creating exceptional brand and digital work. In this senior design role, you'll lead projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with clients and teams to push creative b...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your creative potential in a senior design role, crafting exceptional brand and digital experiences. Collaborate with clients and teams to elevate standards and push creative boundaries from co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $145K *

Elevate user experiences by designing intuitive products across TV, mobile, and web. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve customer challenges and drive impactful solutions in an agile envi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.