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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$177K - $260K *

Reimagine product design and drive impactful experiences as you collaborate on innovative solutions, establishing foundational strategies that shape user experience and leveraging cutting-edge AI tech...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Inspire innovation by strategically building and shipping scalable solutions. Engage with clients and cross-functional teams to redefine the user experience, harness AI, and establish impactful produc...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Shape the future as a founding designer in a dynamic innovation team, driving the end-to-end user experience and product strategy. Leverage AI and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Create impactful product experiences as a founding designer, driving innovative solutions and strategic decisions in a dynamic, AI-driven environment. Collaborate with clients and teams to build scala...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Lead innovation by building and shipping scalable products, shaping user experience and foundational strategies. Engage with clients to create high-value solutions and leverage AI across wealth manage...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Shape the future of financial technology by leading innovative product designs that enhance user experiences and drive business strategy. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to launch grou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Architect innovative solutions as a founding product designer shaping user experience and product strategy. Collaborate with diverse teams to build AI-based products from the ground up, directly impac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Innovate groundbreaking AI-driven solutions in a dynamic team, shaping user experiences and foundational product strategies for transformative financial services. Collaborate at every stage, from idea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading product design and strategy for innovative financial solutions. Shape user experiences and leverage AI as a founding member to drive impactful change in wealth managemen...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Transform your career by spearheading innovative product development for a groundbreaking team, defining user experiences and strategies while collaborating with top industry experts to deliver AI-dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Unlock innovation as you drive product design from concept to scale, impacting user experience and business strategy in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate closely with a dedicated team to shape cut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Innovate user experiences by prototyping cutting-edge interactions in Wearables, VR, and Mobile technology. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape the future of human interaction through d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to prototype innovative user experiences in Wearables, VR, and Mobile tech. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to shape the future of interaction, driving product strategy...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of interaction by designing and prototyping cutting-edge experiences in wearables and VR. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to innovate and implement user-centric solutions th...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative AI experiences by leading user-centered design strategies that enhance productivity and operational efficiency across enterprise systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize user experiences across mobile platforms by translating complex AI functionalities into intuitive designs. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create accessible, engaging, and neurod...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $260K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product design, driving innovation from the ground up. Collaborate across disciplines to create and launch AI-driven solutions, impacting thousands of users wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative products with real complexity, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape user experience and drive strategic decisions that impact thousands of clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Join a pioneering Innovation team to design transformative products that scale to thousands. You will lead user experiences, define product strategies, and collaborate across teams while leveraging cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$169K - $250K *

Champion innovation by leveraging your research expertise to drive strategic insights, influence product direction, and enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle comp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of design through strategic research. Leverage your expertise to influence product direction, drive innovation, and tackle complex challenges in a collaborative e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the creative vision as a Senior Manager of Visual Design, leading a talented team to elevate our brand's visual identity across multiple channels while ensuring high-quality execution and innova...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $98K *

The Mid Compositor is responsible for delivering high-quality visual effects shots efficiently while taking direction from Compositing Leads and Supervisors. This role requires a keen eye for detail a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $98K *

Elevate data solutions by translating business needs into effective designs. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and integrity while navigating complex datasets in a fast-paced environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.