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.
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.
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 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.
Director / Principal Motion Designer, Expedia Design
$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
Director / Principal Motion Designer, Expedia Design
$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
$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
$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...
Reposted 5 days ago
Creative Director, Brand Design
$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
$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
$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
Lead Designer - Utilities and Central Energy
$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
$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
$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...
Today
$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...
Today
Deployment Strategist, Palantir Partnership
$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
Graphic Designer I, Sportswear Apparel
$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
Sr. Staff Product Designer, Mobile Experience Strategy & Systems
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Design Systems
$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
Software Engineer, Design Systems
$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
Software Engineer, Design Systems
$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
Software Engineer, Design Systems
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Tools Programmer, UI & AI Workflows
$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...
1 week ago
$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
What does a Visual Designer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.