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.
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.
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 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.
Staff Content Designer, UX Platform
$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...
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$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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$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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$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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$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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$95K - $115K *
Advance product development by leveraging your expertise in collaboration, requirements definition, and agile methodologies. Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive valuable solutions and im...
4 weeks ago
Principal Product Designer, International
$239K - $323K *
Transform the design landscape by leading global product strategies that enhance customer experiences across diverse markets, driving AI-first innovations and measurable business outcomes while foster...
6 days ago
Design Technologist (Murrysville, PA)
$115K - $183K *
Transform user experiences in the Sleep & Respiratory Care sector. Design intuitive interfaces and prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance lives worldwide through innovative d...
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Graphic Art Director, Environmental Design - LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
$112K - $150K *
Innovate the visual identity of the LA28 Hospitality program, leading graphic design across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging experiences that elevate th...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize tool design and fabrication processes by leveraging your 3+ years of Catia expertise. Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturability and ensure compliance with industry standards while m...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on tool design and fabrication. Leverage your expertise in 3D modeling and industry standards to enhance product development and process improvements in a...
4 days ago
Technical Lead, 3D Visualization
$110K - $130K *
Innovate the future of property viewing technology by leading the design and development of advanced 3D visualization solutions. Drive the entire product lifecycle while mentoring a talented team and...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to innovative architectural projects, collaborating with designers from planning to construction. Ensure compliance with codes, manage documentation, and oversee tasks while shaping communi...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of architecture by collaborating with a dynamic team to design innovative projects across diverse sectors, from commercial to public works, ensuring quality and compliance throughout...
4 days ago
Technical Design Manager - Client Services
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform your career by troubleshooting integration issues and enhancing system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless testing and delivery while leveraging your expe...
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$70K - $135K *
Reimagine customer experiences by leveraging your design expertise and relationship-building skills. Drive sales through personalized consultations and creative solutions, while fostering long-term cl...
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$76K - $149K *
Deliver innovative architectural solutions by collaborating with teams, managing projects, and enhancing client relationships. Contribute to design, documentation, and feasibility studies while expand...
2 weeks ago
$76K - $149K *
Join a team that's redefining architectural design by delivering innovative solutions across diverse projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance client engagement and project management while collabo...
2 weeks ago
$76K - $149K *
Pioneer innovative architectural solutions by delivering comprehensive design and project management services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance client-focused outcomes across diverse sectors...
2 weeks ago
$76K - $149K *
Join our dynamic team to independently deliver architectural projects, applying design methods and enhancing client-focused solutions while broadening your technical skills and project management expe...
2 weeks ago
$200K - $215K *
Champion innovative product design by leading a talented team, shaping design vision, and enhancing user experiences across hardware, software, and business processes in a dynamic, remote-first enviro...
4 days ago
$200K - $215K *
Join a team that's redefining product design in healthcare. Lead and mentor a talented design team, shaping innovative solutions across hardware, software, and business processes while ensuring qualit...
4 days ago
Product Designer, Player Experiences
$148K - $166K *
Drive player engagement by designing innovative integrations that enhance gaming experiences on Discord. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly features that connect players a...
2 weeks ago
Protection, Control & Automation Panel Design Engineer
$105K - $180K *
Drive your career with innovative design solutions for protection, control, and automation panels. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver high-impact projects in power systems, ensuring technical...
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What does a Visual Designer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.