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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$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise systems by leading the design and architecture of innovative Java full-stack solutions integrated with AI. Collaborate with clients to translate technical constraint...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$305K - $460K *

Shape the future of product growth by diagnosing user habits and driving impactful design changes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and retention, ensuring Claude bec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $229K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $229K *

Transform the future of AI collaboration by designing seamless experiences for humans and agent fleets. Lead product strategy and craft solutions for high-density workflows, ensuring clarity and trust...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $229K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in managing high-profile ADA upgrade projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate with clients and teams to achieve project goals while overseeing technical a...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$157K - $283K *

Grow your career with a leading firm managing large-scale ADA projects. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams to drive project success and deliver exc...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$157K - $283K *

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

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

$143K - $243K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $178K *

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

$89K - $133K *

Drive innovative tooling solutions as a Manufacturing Engineer, collaborating with design and production teams to enhance efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes. Join a dynamic team focused...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by shaping mobile development solutions and guiding implementation teams to deliver projects following your architectural designs, ensuring quality and effectiveness throughout the de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging your expertise in Python and big data technologies to architect scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance data processing cap...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Champion organizational change by leading AI transformation initiatives, driving adoption, and engaging stakeholders to embrace new technologies and processes. Leverage your consulting expertise to fa...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing insurance processes through expert SAP FS-CD configuration and quality assurance. Lead initiatives in requirement gathering, system integration, and testing t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and execution of enterprise IT architecture, ensuring solutions align with technology strategy. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive innovation in complex e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive enterprise IT architecture initiatives by designing scalable solutions for complex technology environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies and deliver impactful resu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your data analytics expertise to design, develop, and maintain impactful visualizations and dashboards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive insights and enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by architecting scalable Salesforce solutions, developing custom logic, and integrating AI tools to enhance workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $140K *

Innovate by developing precise physical models and prototypes, collaborating with design teams to ensure timely execution while maintaining a safe and efficient workspace. Embrace creativity and adapt...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower our engineering team by bridging design and manufacturing, ensuring seamless implementation of concepts on the shop floor. Collaborate, troubleshoot, and optimize processes to deliver high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $137K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $137K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical 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.