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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Optimize optical fiber draw processes by leveraging engineering expertise to enhance quality, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and troubleshoot, drivin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of brand identity by evolving visual systems and leading campaigns. Collaborate across teams to create impactful designs and establish efficient workflows, ensuring a cohesive brand p...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic design practice, fostering client relationships and team growth while overseeing complex projects and driving business development in the Atlanta market. Your expertise will shape our d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Drive design excellence by leading innovative healthcare and corporate projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to mentor talent and ensure high-quality outcomes while managing multiple projects from...

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

$100K - $110K *

Shape the future of healthcare design by leading innovative projects, mentoring talent, and collaborating with diverse teams. Drive excellence in design while managing multiple projects from concept t...

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

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative design solutions in healthcare and corporate projects. Collaborate with a diverse team to create impactful environments while mentoring junior talent and driv...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Innovate by bridging abstract concepts with tangible machinery, generating diverse design ideas, and transforming them into executable projects while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure ali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of a UiPath automation program, establishing governance and operational standards while collaborating with a diverse team to build a Center of Excellence from the gr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team focusing on enhancing Dasher supply through innovative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that will grow user engagement and streaml...

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

$124K - $260K *

Accelerate progress at a leading team focused on enhancing Dasher engagement and retention. Drive strategic initiatives from ideation to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovat...

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

$124K - $260K *

Design solutions that elevate user experience, driving impactful projects from concept to launch while collaborating across teams to enhance value for Dashers and achieve business growth goals...

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform brand identity by crafting engaging visuals that resonate with a technical audience. Own the brand's evolution across various platforms, ensuring quality and innovation in a fast-paced envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate our brand by shaping a compelling visual identity across all platforms. You'll translate complex tech concepts into engaging designs, collaborate with founders, and innovate to ensure a dynami...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate brand identity by pioneering a comprehensive design system that resonates with developers, ensuring every touchpoint reflects a deep understanding of their needs while driving overall company...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Elevate your design career by creating compelling visual assets for diverse channels. Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to enhance brand identity and support innovative campaigns across e...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by executing synthesis, PNR, and STA for ASIC chips, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges and enhance methodologies in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$67K - $93K *

Contribute to innovative nuclear systems design by leading technical projects, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to launch while enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Empower the Design department by leading creative operations, enhancing client relationships, and driving financial performance. Collaborate with senior management to shape innovative design strategie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead healthcare projects from design to construction, fostering client relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams. Shape the growth of our Madison office while ensuring project alignment with c...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $275K *

Empower customers by leveraging your expertise in digital design implementation and signoff. Collaborate with teams to enhance Cadence technologies, ensuring successful deployment and achieving design...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by guiding design teams in regulatory compliance and quality assurance for medical devices. Collaborate on documentation, training, and risk management to ensure safe and effective pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for advanced lighting systems, ensuring quality and functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create custom solutions while supporting production an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $169K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex design initiatives that define product strategy and influence cross-functional teams. Drive innovation in UX and create impactful solutions while shaping the f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$71K - $95K *

Shape the future of edtech by creating engaging visual experiences across digital and print platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interfaces and drive brand engagement thr...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Champion innovative user experiences by designing and enhancing conversational AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outputs and develop strategies for continuous...

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  •   5 - 7 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.