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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$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...

Irvine, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to create exceptional product and brand experiences across diverse platforms. Leverage your design expertise to drive user-centered solutions and collaborate with cross-functional team...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Empower the Cost Planning team by leading cost estimation and reduction initiatives for new technology projects, ensuring alignment between design and purchasing to meet investment targets and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Transform user experiences by designing collaborative tools for a B2B SaaS integration platform. Lead the creation of interfaces and establish a cohesive design language while working closely with pro...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Shape your career by leading multidisciplinary teams in architectural projects, ensuring code compliance, and delivering high-quality designs. Collaborate effectively to meet project deadlines while e...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by developing innovative mechanical and plumbing designs for architectural projects. Collaborate with engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality construction documents and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $195K *

Elevate user experiences by designing impactful product and marketing assets. Collaborate closely with teams to create cohesive brand visuals, iterate based on performance metrics, and deliver high-qu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $195K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on product and marketing design. Collaborate closely with teams to create impactful user experiences and visually compelling assets that drive engagement a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and execute deployment strategies that enhance system integration for diverse clients. Leverage your technical expertise to foster relationships, deliver successful outcomes...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive successful system integrations with clients, aligning teams and strategies to achieve deployment objectives. Collaborate with customers to develop actionable plans and mitigate challenge...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower your creativity as a Senior Graphic Designer, collaborating across teams to elevate brand identity and drive performance. Lead design initiatives, mentor junior talent, and shape impactful vis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Champion innovative visual storytelling by leading art direction for high-impact campaigns. Collaborate with creative teams to produce polished assets, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to enhance work...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Optimize pre-sales and consulting engagements by crafting innovative IT solutions that address customer needs. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional networking and security infrastructure whil...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions as a technology leader, guiding pre-sales and consulting engagements to meet customer IT needs. Collaborate with teams to design and implement cutting-edge networking and se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $170K *

Transform user experiences by designing impactful ad formats that enhance food discovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create elegant, data-driven solutions that reach millions, driving...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $175K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing an innovative architecture for a federal client, ensuring interoperability and governance while collaborating with stakeholders to address complex data challe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Champion innovative design solutions for mission-critical systems, overseeing project requirements and coordinating detailed telecommunications designs. Utilize AutoCAD or Revit to produce constructio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$188K - $245K *

Shape innovative user experiences by leading design initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving strategic solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functions to elevate design quality an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of chip design by building robust infrastructure that integrates EDA tools with AI systems, managing design flows, and supporting large-scale deployments to enhance efficiency and inn...

1 week ago

  •   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.