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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$224K - $313K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving our motion language, enhancing product and brand experiences through innovative UI motion design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$224K - $313K *

Unlock potential by defining and evolving motion design principles that enhance user experience across products and campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and delightful...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and development of electrical and instrumentation plans, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with engineers to produce detailed drawings and maintain project schedules while...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career as you configure and maintain 3D design environments, drive project success through CAD expertise, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support engineering goals and en...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $245K *

Empower our brand by leading design initiatives that define and elevate our visual identity across all channels. Drive creative excellence, build a talented team, and ensure cohesive execution of bran...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading modernization efforts in reporting, analytics, and data integration. Drive hands-on technical leadership, mentor teams, and deliver innovative solutio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining plant design by modeling complex systems and facilitating effective integration across disciplines to enhance operational efficiency and safety in various facility enviro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $148K *

Drive the success of mechanical design projects by leading teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering collaboration across disciplines to achieve project goals and enhance operational ef...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead innovative electrical design projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality building systems solutions from concept to completion...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable web applications using Python, React.js, and AWS. Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs while appl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Develop scalable web applications and enterprise solutions using Python, React.js, and AWS. Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver high-quality software, ensuring adherence to best practices and clie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with key partners to enhance strategic integration and deliver customer-driven solutions that align technical capabilities with operational needs in defense and enterprise sectors. Build r...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $137K *

Create innovative graphics and visual assets for sportswear apparel. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design process from concept to execution, ensuring brand consistency and rel...

3 weeks ago

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

$190K - $334K *

Lead the charge in redefining mobile experiences by establishing a cohesive strategy that bridges adaptive and native platforms, ensuring high-quality, user-centered designs that resonate across diver...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative design initiatives across our Unified Customer Experience platform, collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to create impactful digital solutions that enhance customer experi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape user-centered designs for advanced medical devices, leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, usability, and alignment with regulatory standards while enhancing patient and clinician...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Champion innovative structural design solutions while collaborating with engineers to analyze and develop buildings and facilities. Leverage your expertise in advanced software and codes to enhance pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $120K *

Inspire innovation as you own end-to-end design across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams, engage with stakeholders, and leverage AI tools to enhance product lifecycle while mentoring fellow de...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Collaborate with a team to architect and deliver scalable quote-to-cash solutions, enhancing revenue operations through innovative technology and best practices while engaging with clients to translat...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Transform user experiences by building accessible, reusable components and evolving design systems. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance UI quality, strengthen accessibility, and suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences by building accessible, reusable components and evolving design systems. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance product quality and ensure i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Drive the evolution of our design system by building accessible, reusable components and collaborating with designers and engineers to enhance user experiences across platforms. Your expertise will sh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Lead the evolution of our design system by building accessible, reusable components and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and streamline adoption across products...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $268K *

Innovate cutting-edge UI tools and frameworks, enhancing workflows for creators. Lead technical direction, mentor peers, and collaborate across teams to optimize performance and resolve challenges in...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$111K - $148K *

Partner with us to define requirements and develop foundational programming deliverables for technical laboratory and specialized facility projects, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.