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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$150K - $300K *

Shape our brand's future by leading design initiatives across various platforms. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to craft engaging visuals, drive creative direction, and elevate brand narra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $132K *

Drive innovation in supply chain operations by owning process design for packing functions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and scalability, ensuring impactful solutions that mode...

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

$276K - $315K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise AI through strategic client engagement, bridging customer needs with product capabilities, while leading impactful cross-functional initiatives to drive succ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Innovate in prototype development by leveraging advanced casting and molding techniques. Collaborate across teams to create high-quality models for cutting-edge hardware, enhancing product design and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Provide creative leadership for a design team, ensuring high standards and cohesive work across multiple projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate brand guidelines into actionable design so...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as a Design Director, leading creative efforts for a major tech client. Drive design excellence, mentor talent, and ensure cohesive branding across projects while exploring innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative motion design projects for global brands. Collaborate across teams to elevate creative standards, blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI tools in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $135K *

Transform your career with the opportunity to design and optimize scalable data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives, utilizing your expertise in Snowfl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $146K *

Elevate your career by leading creative design initiatives that shape compelling visual storytelling and brand experiences across multiple platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $238K *

Unlock innovative design solutions as you shape dynamic, personalized content experiences across digital platforms, driving product development and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the integration architecture connecting automation systems to Oracle Fusion. Spearhead robust data flow from factory floor to enterprise systems, ensuring seamless vendor collaborations and comp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $220K *

Shape the future of autonomous operations by designing intuitive interfaces for command and control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $220K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team shaping the future of autonomous systems. Collaborate across disciplines to design intuitive interfaces that enhance military operations and user experiences in co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $101K *

Transform web experiences by owning and optimizing high-traffic properties, collaborating across marketing and development to enhance user engagement and drive performance through innovative tools and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $166K *

Champion innovative solutions by architecting comprehensive technical responses for Defense and Intelligence proposals while collaborating with teams to address client needs and mentoring junior membe...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative White Label Wovens, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure brand alignment and cohesive execution across all categorie...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of III-V semiconductor laser layouts, driving design automation and collaboration across teams to enhance manufacturability and yield. Lead layout architecture from concept to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining interior design by leading high-end projects, enhancing client experiences, and establishing efficient workflows. This role combines creative design with operational exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Empower the product development lifecycle by designing innovative skid-steer and excavator attachments. Oversee projects from concept to production, collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Transform brand experiences by crafting compelling visual identities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative design solutions that elevate our brand across all custo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $138K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of Pega-based solutions, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with architects and developers to enhance business processes and deliver high-quali...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting intuitive digital experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to transform research into impactful UI/UX solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to design and develop innovative mechanical systems, ensuring project specifications are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create detailed drawings and support manufacturin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $122K *

Advance your career by supporting electric distribution projects, collaborating with engineers and designers to create innovative solutions for utility clients. This role offers hands-on experience an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $107K *

Join a team that's redefining football gaming by designing immersive gameplay experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to create engaging features that connect millions of fans, while mentoring jun...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.