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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$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the advancement of future GPU capabilities by designing and optimizing real-time graphics hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate consumer experiences by leading design for AI applications across diverse domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, user-centric products that prioritize trust, saf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise data architecture by designing scalable models, enforcing governance standards, and leading cloud migrations while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize database solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Architect and execute large-scale data migrations, optimizing Iceberg internals while managing operations across global environments. Implement secure data access controls and design robust security p...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $166K *

Unlock potential by designing dynamic motion and static visuals to elevate brand presence. Collaborate cross-functionally to produce innovative content, leveraging AI tools to streamline creative proc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $186K *

Lead transformative creative talent development, fostering high-performing cultures, strategic workforce planning, and mentorship programs while driving innovation in art and design disciplines within...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative design engineering projects, leveraging your expertise to create detailed engineering drawings and models for power plant systems, while collaborating effectively within a tea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$162K - $192K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing malicious binaries, providing critical insights for malware detection and mitigation. Leverage your expertise in reverse engineering to enhance cybersecurity...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading complex design and construction projects. Oversee budgets, schedules, and performance while collaborating with clients and teams to transform ambitious designs into exce...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading the design and analysis of critical flight hardware. Leverage your expertise to drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while owning projects from concept throug...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative design solutions that elevate brand identity across diverse media. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful visual assets, ensuring consistency and clarity in commu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $151K *

Join a dynamic design team to innovate user experiences across global platforms, tackling design challenges and boosting collaboration with cross-functional teams. Explore your creativity and enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $155K *

Reimagine the architectural landscape by leading design projects from concept to completion. This pivotal role involves evaluating innovative solutions, overseeing documentation, and collaborating wit...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Lead innovative civil design initiatives for complex nuclear projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in layouts and modifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance project outcomes while mentoring...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $144K *

Pioneer advanced data visualizations for large datasets and real-time streams. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to create impactful visuals, optimize performance, and mentor a team of sp...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project scheduling excellence. Leverage your expertise in Primavera P6 to develop, maintain, and optimize complex schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by designing innovative civil/structural systems for industrial facilities. Collaborate with engineers to create detailed drawings and ensure compliance while driving product impro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Partner with us to lead and manage service design initiatives, driving innovation and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify project requirements and ensure high-quality d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Advance customer experiences by leading the Human Centred Design practice, setting strategic vision and standards for innovative design across products and services, while fostering collaboration and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Lead and design exceptional user experiences, turning complex challenges into intuitive solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor designers, and drive product innovation while shaping...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $225K *

Elevate the student experience by leading design and prototyping efforts. Drive innovative strategies alongside engineers and product leaders to transform complex challenges into intuitive, user-frien...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$113K - $130K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading BIM coordination and digital delivery for multidisciplinary projects. Collaborate with design teams to ensure model accuracy and compliance, while champio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize Unreal Engine workflows by mentoring Tech Designers, enhancing Blueprint architecture, and collaborating closely with Development teams to streamline gameplay implementation and innovation...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Advance the physical design process for A-0 and A-1 systems, managing in-house and outsourced efforts to optimize design flows and enhance performance, while collaborating with microarchitects to addr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of physical design by managing processes for advanced systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize in-house and outsourced efforts, ensuring seamless integration and execution across m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.