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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$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $163K *

Lead a dynamic team to address operational gaps through capability integration and planning. Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance mission ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine your career by leading innovative product design initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set strategic direction, develop concepts, and ensure exceptional quality that deligh...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of wafer-scale photonic integrated circuits, tackling challenges in density, manufacturability, and process variation while ensuring high performance and low...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in innovative PIC design, tackling challenges in wafer-scale photonic interposers. Contribute to high-density solutions while ensuring manufacturability and yield, leveraging your expertise in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in electrical design by leading a high-performing team to develop advanced systems for mining machinery, ensuring project success through collaboration and technical excellence...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform visual narratives as a Senior Graphic Designer, crafting impactful designs that resonate across various platforms. Collaborate with teams to elevate brand presence while mentoring emerging t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your design career by leading innovative rug collections and trend direction across multiple home brands. Collaborate closely with product development and mentor a junior designer to turn crea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$239K - $323K *

Lead transformative design initiatives across multiple domains, driving collaboration and innovation in AI-native product development. Shape experiences, unblock challenges, and elevate craft quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI factory design delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution from concept to handover while balancing quality, cost, and o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape user experiences by designing intuitive UI for Playground and Console. Collaborate with senior designers on impactful feature work, enhancing product impressions while gaining fluency in our des...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform creative visions into impactful designs by leading a talented team. Ensure all projects align with brand strategy and maintain high standards across various media, fostering innovation and c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff throughout the project lifecycle...

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the strategic vision for Beauty brands, optimizing inventory, and enhancing partnerships at an executive level. Drive team success through data-led decision-making and category strategy across a...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and release manufacturable mechanical designs for high-performance metal components, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept through production...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of precision manufacturing by developing and releasing high-performance mechanical designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality in a fast-p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead electrical design execution for complex power projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Mentor junior designers while collaborating with engineers and project teams to deliver high...

3 weeks ago

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

$141K - $185K *

Drive seasonal concept, color, print, and graphic strategies, leading a creative team to deliver compelling, market-relevant designs that align with brand identity and inspire product development acro...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us to shape compelling visual narratives that connect purpose-driven brands with their audiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful campaigns that drive results and elevate creat...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $155K *

Lead innovative mechanical engineering projects while collaborating with diverse teams. Manage full project scopes from design to construction, ensuring high quality and client satisfaction. Mentor ju...

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

$123K - $170K *

Elevate brand experiences by leading creative direction and design execution across diverse assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling visual narratives that resonate cultur...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $170K *

Inspire innovative design solutions as a Lead Designer, driving creative direction and executing compelling brand assets across digital and physical platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development while leading and mentoring engineers. Balance hands-on C# and .NET coding with team coaching to enhance delivery and growth, paving the w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the compositing team to execute complex shots, ensuring seamless visual integration across live-action and CG elements while mentoring artists and optimizing workflows for a high-quality producti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Lead the design function at a pioneering AI firm, shaping product experience, brand identity, and design culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces for complex leg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.