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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$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative interior design projects, driving creativity and excellence. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver exceptional design solutions while mentoring staff and...

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

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project schedules and enhancing delivery efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and monitor complex schedules, ensuring compliance with industr...

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

$70K - $97K *

Champion innovative learning solutions by designing, developing, and evaluating impactful training programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and drive performance across diverse formats and t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative electrical systems and integrated drawings, collaborating with engineers to achieve project goals while mentoring junior designers and ensuring quality compliance throughout the proc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to high voltage substation design by preparing detailed drawings and plans, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to client standards in a collaborative project environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in CAD design and documentation. Lead a group of CAD Designers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while managing complex projects and driving co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead CAD design efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in mechanical drawings. Oversee a group of designers, manage documentation, and collaborate on technical improvements to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $126K *

Unlock potential by leading technical design solutions for commercial interiors. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality project delivery, manage documentation, and mentor peers while driving innovat...

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform airport advertising environments by conducting site visits, developing signage concepts, and collaborating with design teams. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with creative design to en...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Transform the product experience for new AI ventures by leading zero-to-one design, setting quality standards, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create impactful, user-centered...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing piping design projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective collaboration across disciplines while guiding a team of designers in an innovative...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$188K - $274K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences through innovative design. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to create intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance product usability and drive en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's innovating scalable web applications and enterprise solutions. You will leverage Python, React.js, and AWS in collaboration with Agile teams to deliver high-quality software that me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform customer needs into innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications using the latest technologies and best practices, collaborating within an Agil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $117K *

Develop design layouts and drafting for civil and geotechnical projects, collaborating with teams to produce high-quality drawings and details. Engage in mentoring CAD technicians while ensuring adher...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $253K *

Unlock innovative electronics solutions by leading complex hardware strategies, guiding architecture decisions, and mentoring engineers to drive efficiency and reliability in power-conversion technolo...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Champion your career by leading visual merchandising across the tri-state area, ensuring brand consistency and driving product sell-through through innovative in-store presentations and strong collabo...

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

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's designing innovative piping systems for data centers. Collaborate closely with manufacturing and project teams to ensure compliance and optimize designs for efficiency and cost-effe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $133K *

Elevate clean manufacturing processes by designing and implementing contamination control strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational efficiency in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of brand design by leading innovative campaigns that engage diverse communities. Collaborate with teams to create impactful physical and digital experiences, driving brand loyalty and...

3 weeks ago

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

$78K - $145K *

Innovate and lead luxury interior design projects from concept to construction, mentoring a dynamic team while driving design standards and collaborating across departments to create impactful residen...

3 weeks ago

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

$71K - $105K *

Innovate custom Underground Distribution Switchgear designs, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and drive continuous improvement in product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $102K *

Drive innovation in electrical design by creating and revising complex CAD drawings. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with utility standards while supporting critic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic rigging team to create exceptional character performances for a premium animation series. Collaborate across departments, mentor artists, and push the boundari...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$123K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative deployment patterns and tooling for secure, efficient application delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience and drive AI adoption, ensuring reliable operati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.