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 - $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

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary teams in architectural projects, ensuring code compliance, and delivering high-quality design documents. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to driv...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting trustworthy automation experiences, where you'll own every aspect of user interaction from design through implementation, impacting the protection of user iden...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to transform concepts into production-ready designs across digital and physical products. Leverage advanced design skills and AI tools to enhance brand integrity and deliver impact...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $134K *

Pioneer innovative building automation designs, enhancing efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver optimized solutions while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in bridging Product and GTM teams, ensuring product innovations translate into customer success. This senior role requires collaboration across functions to enhance communication and l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of user experience by leading design initiatives across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful, user-centered designs that enhance usability an...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Transform electrical design by leveraging your expertise in safety and automation. Collaborate across teams to create compliant systems that protect users and equipment throughout the product lifecycl...

Laval, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional interior design solutions, overseeing all project phases from schematic design to implementation while ensuring brand integrity and client satisfaction throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team of Application Developers. Lead the design and development of enterprise-level applications, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate AI-driven solutions to enhance engineering effectiveness and operational performance. Collaborate across teams to transform processes through automation and analytics, driving measurable impr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $220K *

Transform user experiences by designing and developing web-based analysis tools. Collaborate on cloud migration and CI/CD implementation while supporting tactical users with innovative data platforms...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $170K *

Unlock your potential by developing iBwave models for in-building wireless systems. Collaborate with project teams, conduct site visits, and ensure project deliverables meet client expectations while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $170K *

Collaborate with project teams to design and implement In-Building Wireless systems, ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines while enhancing your technical expertise in RF design and proje...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $170K *

Engage in the design and implementation of In-Building Wireless Systems, collaborating with project teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Utilize technical expertise to develop models, conduct site...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $170K *

Optimize the design and implementation of In-Building Wireless Systems, collaborating with project teams to ensure quality deliverables and adherence to timelines while enhancing personal and professi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by designing innovative in-building wireless systems. Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality solutions while enhancing your technical expertise and contributi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of wireless communication. As an In-Building Wireless Designer, you'll develop innovative solutions, collaborate with project leaders, and ensure project success...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by developing iBwave models for wireless systems, coordinating with teams, and ensuring quality deliverables while adhering to timelines and budgets. Engage in professional g...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining design for engineers and founders. In this high-impact role, you'll shape user experiences across consumer and B2B products, collaborating closely with cofounders to driv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Elevate user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for consumer and B2B products. Collaborate with cofounders to influence product direction and create cohesive design systems that enhance usa...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.