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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$170K - $185K *

Lead the charge in creative excellence, guiding multimedia projects that elevate brand identity through compelling visual storytelling. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $95K *

Create compelling visual content that enhances brand storytelling through photography, videography, and design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality multimedia for internal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $150K *

Collaborate with government clients to implement human-centered design strategies, guiding them through transformation while addressing resistance and enhancing user engagement. Drive change managemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $132K *

Innovate the future of supply chain operations by leading process design initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and scalability in packing functions, driving impact...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$74K - $130K *

Analyze and coordinate construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and operational needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop project requirements and str...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance the future of diabetes care by developing innovative CAD software solutions. Collaborate on technical projects, troubleshoot automation systems, and provide expertise in manufacturing processe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $174K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on pioneering sustainable lunar infrastructure. Utilize your expertise in PCB layout and design to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace projects...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $174K *

Unlock your potential as you design high-performance PCBs for aerospace applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and safety in groundbreaking space missions. Join us i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of renewable energy by leading 3D design for utility-scale battery and solar projects. Collaborate with engineers, mentor designers, and ensure project success through innovative...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by validating and optimizing geometric tolerances, leading innovative projects, and enhancing methodologies to ensure precision and customer satisfaction in a dynamic engineering e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $145K *

Pioneer user experience design for innovative products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces and enhance user journeys through wireframes, prototypes, and usability...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming dental and orthodontic practices through expert onboarding and system configuration. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful implementations and enhance our...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate customer success by leading implementation projects for dental and orthodontic practices. Design tailored workflows, configure systems, and collaborate across teams to ensure smooth go-lives w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative interior design projects, managing scope, quality, and client relations. Collaborate with teams to create cohesive designs and deliver comprehensive construction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging expertise to manage media planning and buying, optimize campaigns, and drive effective advertising strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure tar...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $94K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Interior Designer, leading innovative projects in Workplace, K-12, and Hospitality sectors. Drive design quality, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients to create...

4 days ago

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

$87K - $108K *

Accelerate innovation by developing design solutions for new and existing products. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead projects from concept to production, ensuring quality and efficiency througho...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative CAD models for high-speed connectors, collaborating with product development teams. Utilize advanced Creo techniques to enhance design efficiency and accuracy while participating i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative civil design projects, ensuring compliance and quality while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional residential and site infrastructure solution...

4 days ago

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

$160K - $216K *

Join a team that's redefining content design across platforms, shaping strategies and frameworks that elevate user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, AI-ready con...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $216K *

Innovate with us as a Staff Content Designer, shaping content strategy across UX Platform squads. Collaborate on frameworks, voice guidelines, and AI-ready content to enhance user experiences and elev...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you create innovative, functional spaces. Leverage your design expertise and technical knowledge to lead interior projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfacti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining creative excellence, leading innovative projects and inspiring diverse storytelling across brands. Drive impactful execution while mentoring emerging talent in a collabor...

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

$130K - $165K *

Transform the future of civil engineering by leading a dynamic team, ensuring financial success, and delivering high-quality project outcomes through mentorship and strategic collaboration...

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

$130K - $175K *

Champion the growth of a Civil Division, overseeing operations, staff development, and financial success while ensuring quality compliance and technical mentorship across projects...

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

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.