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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$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining design-build excellence by leading project coordination, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet cli...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $165K *

Empower your career by leading design-build projects, ensuring seamless integration of design and construction phases while fostering collaboration among stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes t...

6 days ago

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

$177K - $266K *

Drive the advancement of engineering technology and project delivery strategies, integrating BIM and digital practices to enhance project quality, collaboration, and execution across the engineering l...

Today

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

$196K - $220K *

Transform your design career by creating impactful visuals that define our brand. Collaborate closely with marketing to build a cohesive brand system, produce engaging launch materials, and leverage A...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about innovative Microgrid projects as you design electrical systems, ensuring alignment with specifications and safety. Collaborate effectively while delivering high-qua...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $213K *

Elevate brand excellence by leading complex design projects, refining visual standards, and mentoring a talented team. Collaborate across functions to shape Mercury's creative direction and enhance it...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $236K *

Elevate brand excellence at a high level as you lead complex design projects, set craft standards, and mentor talent. Collaborate closely with creatives to define visual identity, ensuring impactful r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $236K *

Empower our brand by leading technically complex design projects, setting high standards, and mentoring your team. Collaborate on visual excellence across all channels, ensuring consistency and qualit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $213K *

Deliver exceptional brand design strategies that enhance visual identity across all touchpoints. Lead high-impact projects and mentor design teams to elevate craft standards, ensuring consistency and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading innovative design projects. You'll guide a talented group in delivering high-quality solutions for complex installations whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $194K *

Transform cutting-edge imaging payloads for space by owning the electrical architecture, driving design from concept to flight, and ensuring rapid deployment while mentoring junior engineers and colla...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading design for core AI surfaces, shaping strategy and vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user experiences and establish quality standards for AI-genera...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing high-quality PCBs for complex medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturable and compliant assemblies from concept to production, enhanc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive software design excellence by leading project budgets, ensuring quality, and fostering collaboration. Mentor teams to enhance efficiency and innovation in embedded software engineering, particul...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by developing precise electrical designs in Revit. Collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring optimal outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Lead mentoring while driving innovation...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by crafting exceptional visual experiences that define our brand. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design intuitive, customer-focused products and campaigns that...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$204K - $240K *

Champion the future of legal technology by building AI-driven products that transform complex legal processes into scalable solutions, collaborating with engineers and legal experts to enhance agent p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $240K *

Transform legal practice by building AI-driven products that enhance workflows, streamline compliance, and improve agent performance. Collaborate with engineers and legal experts to create scalable, i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $225K *

Advance your career leading innovative product designs that enhance user engagement and expand access to financial services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-impac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $225K *

Empower users by leading transformative design for innovative financial products. Collaborate closely with senior leadership, translate complex needs into seamless experiences, and influence product s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Lead impactful building electrical design projects, fostering collaboration among junior engineers while leveraging your expertise in power distribution and communications infrastructure to ensure suc...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Deliver innovative building electrical system designs and lead junior engineers, ensuring quality and compliance while advancing your career with minimal oversight...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Transform tooling design processes by overseeing the creation and procurement of fixtures and molds. Leverage CAD and stress analysis to ensure quality and efficiency in investment casting, aligning w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative technology systems design for diverse building projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering telecommunications, audiovisual, and security solutions while mentoring junior s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $100K *

Lead a talented 3D FX team, driving artistic vision and technical excellence in dynamic sequences for a new streaming series. Mentor artists, solve complex challenges, and ensure high-quality effects...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.