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 *

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...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative in-building wireless systems, collaborating with project leaders, and ensuring quality deliverables while enhancing your professional growth in a dynamic engin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative In-Building Wireless systems. Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets while enhancing you...

3 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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to design and coordinate electrical systems for innovative wind tunnel projects, collaborating closely with engineers on custom equipment and upgrades while ensuring quality, schedule...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $104K *

Empower organizational effectiveness by designing job architecture and structures. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure alignment with company policies, enhance workforce planning, and m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Develop intuitive designs for complex finance systems, enhancing user experience from concept to production. Collaborate with engineers to create a cohesive design system that empowers finance teams a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape digital apparel design by leading 3D design initiatives, driving innovation, and enhancing visualization quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize design processes and...

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

$69K - $158K *

Drive impactful visual communication by creating compelling graphics and data visualizations. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative design solutions that enhance understanding of complex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $176K *

Elevate your career as you craft innovative content across diverse platforms, guiding a talented creative team while collaborating with various departments to deliver exceptional theatrical graphics a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a role leading cross-functional engineering projects, focusing on product development and continuous improvement in outdoor power equipment. Collaborate globally to enhance perf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality 3D designs and managing multi-discipline drafting resources. Lead design initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with industry stan...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $97K *

Lead the charge in CAD design by providing expert support throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $98K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming interior spaces through innovative design and project management. Collaborate with clients to create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $88K *

Shape the future of our brand by creating compelling digital, social, and print assets. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design engaging marketing materials that resonate across various platforms an...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $200K *

Drive individualized design solutions by collaborating with customers to enhance their spaces, achieving sales goals through effective communication and teamwork in a dynamic selling environment...

5 days ago

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

$115K - $201K *

Lead the charge in executing and evolving comprehensive brand design systems. Harness AI tools to innovate creative processes while mentoring designers and maintaining visual consistency across all co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative design solutions for web products and DAPPs in DeFi. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience while managing diverse design projects and ensuring product quality th...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $101K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing architectural design solutions, leading multi-disciplinary projects, and ensuring compliance with BIM standards while delivering exceptional client servic...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a Design Principal, championing design excellence and innovation. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver groundbreaking projects, mentor talent, and engage with clients to en...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Engage in transformative development by building and integrating low-code applications. Utilize Power Platform, Dataverse, and Dynamics 365 technologies to deliver scalable solutions that meet busines...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $311K *

Shape cutting-edge Cache design for advanced AI SoCs, driving RTL coding, integration, and validation to achieve power, performance, and area goals essential for revolutionary tech solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Unlock innovation in AI technology by designing state-of-the-art SoC Cache subsystems. Lead RTL development, collaborate on architecture, and mentor talent, driving the integration of cutting-edge per...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI hardware by developing cutting-edge cache subsystems. In this pivotal role, you'll drive microarchitecture design and integration, ensuring high performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.