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.
Project Design Engineer, Civil/Site
$90K - $130K *
Lead the charge in civil/site engineering design, overseeing projects across diverse sectors while mentoring junior staff and delivering innovative solutions for clients throughout New York State...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Motion Designer, Devices Brand Studio
$155K - $210K *
Join a team that's redefining motion design for innovative product launches. Lead creative projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce compelling visual nar...
4 days ago
$70K - $95K *
Elevate your career by designing innovative electrical systems and controls. Collaborate with teams to ensure project specifications meet customer needs while performing quality assurance and supporti...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Deliver innovative systems design solutions while managing project budgets, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and mentor designers for con...
2 weeks ago
Digital Product Designer - Digital and Technology Partners - Onsite/Hybrid
$120K - $180K *
Join us in designing impactful digital experiences for patients and providers. This full-stack role emphasizes UX research and service design, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance workflows and...
Reposted 2 days ago
Principal Product Designer, Jira
$221K - $289K *
Lead the design evolution of Jira, creating cohesive user experiences and mentoring teams. Drive strategic initiatives and collaborate across disciplines to enhance product impact for millions of user...
3 weeks ago
Principal Product Designer, Jira
$221K - $289K *
Join a dynamic team as a Principal Product Designer, leading innovative design initiatives for Jira. Drive user-centric experiences, mentor designers, and collaborate across teams to shape the future...
3 weeks ago
Model Based Software Engineer - MagicDraw
$84K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to develop embedded software using Model Based Design in MagicDraw. Contribute to automotive systems by creating quality code, implementing best practices, and collaborating with c...
Yesterday
$188K - $274K *
Champion innovation in capacitive touch and fingerprint sensor design, leading cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and product performance across next-gen consumer electronics. Drive tec...
2 weeks ago
$185K - $230K *
Lead the charge in designing robust, client-focused technology solutions by assessing and transforming technology landscapes into scalable architectures, while collaborating closely with stakeholders...
Reposted 4 days ago
$138K - $165K *
Engineer innovative package designs by leading architecture and optimization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SI/PI performance across silicon technologies while leveraging...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate brand identity and campaigns by leading design initiatives and mentoring creatives. Collaborate with the Creative Director to produce high-quality assets across digital and print, ensuring con...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Digital Designer & UX Lead
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's redefining digital experiences by leading creative design and user experience initiatives across various platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs while f...
6 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Innovate advanced package architecture and optimize configurations. Take ownership of physical design from concept to tape-out, collaborating with teams to enhance SI/PI performance using AI tools acr...
1 week ago
Senior Design Manager, Strategy Collection
$183K - $289K *
Lead design for an innovative AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish design vision and manage a growing team of designers while a...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Design Manager, Strategy Collection
$221K - $289K *
Shape the design vision for an AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite, leading a team of designers to create intuitive workflows and drive innovation in a high-ambiguity environment, while col...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive innovation in embedded control systems by developing and supporting RF interference mitigation products. Collaborate across teams to design, test, and validate hardware and firmware solutions th...
3 weeks ago
Senior UI/UX Software Engineer (UE5)
$125K - $170K *
Join a dynamic team to innovate and implement responsive UI systems in Unreal Engine 5 for a high-profile AAA game. Collaborate across disciplines to create engaging user experiences while tackling co...
2 weeks ago
Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in high-speed analog layout design for cutting-edge optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior e...
6 days ago
Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Lead the design of complex analog/mixed-signal layouts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Mentor junior engineers while driving innovative soluti...
6 days ago
$92K - $133K *
Transform educational experiences by leading innovative assessment design and development. Collaborate with faculty and staff to create inclusive digital assessments that enhance learning outcomes and...
6 days ago
$90K - $132K *
Unlock potential by driving full-stack development of innovative software solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex challenges into effective technical implementations while mainta...
1 week ago
$94K - $150K *
Drive program success by developing and maintaining integrated schedules across multiple factories and material systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely part releases and opti...
3 weeks ago
$94K - $150K *
Transform program planning by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain integrated schedules, ensuring timely delivery across multiple production sites and material systems in...
3 weeks ago
Digital Design Electrical Engineer
$100K - $140K *
Engineer advanced digital electronics for missile guidance and processing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, simulate, and integrate high-speed circuits, ensuring full lifecycle hard...
6 days ago
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.