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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$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading the technical direction for data visualization. Collaborate with a skilled team to design and build innovative visualization components, enhancing customer interaction...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine data visualization by leading technical direction and building innovative components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interaction and drive quality, leveraging your e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping exceptional support experiences that drive customer loyalty across multi-modal platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to guide design and improve operational tools, enhan...

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

$200K - $300K *

Empower the future of product design by owning critical workflows and interactions in an AI-native environment. Lead high-impact initiatives, set quality standards, and collaborate with teams to trans...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your creative potential as you design innovative apparel that reflects consumer insights and Nike’s design philosophies, collaborating with teams to elevate the athlete experience through inspi...

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

$137K - $186K *

Champion innovative live entertainment experiences by leading design initiatives across sports, news, and TV. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, engaging customer journeys th...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by shaping the enterprise data architecture to enhance data governance, integration, and analytics. Collaborate with leadership to establish standards and drive the multi-year transfo...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading PCB design initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate with engineers and contractors to create high-speed, complex PCBs while establishing and maintai...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $136K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial design! Leverage your expertise in civil and structural design to deliver innovative solutions for heavy industrial projects while collaborating wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $136K *

Elevate industrial design by creating detailed structural drawings and collaborating across disciplines. Utilize AutoCAD and CAD tools to support heavy engineering projects while ensuring safety and q...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Innovate your future by leading software design initiatives that blend human insights with technical architecture. Collaborate with teams to build impactful digital products and prototypes, shaping th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $119K *

Transform product design at a leading engineering firm, driving innovative fastening solutions from concept to production. Collaborate with customers and teams to ensure quality and manufacturability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $119K *

Drive innovation by designing specialized fasteners from concept to production, collaborating closely with customers and internal teams to ensure successful product delivery and quality assurance thro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the technical development and coordination of interior design projects, ensuring quality documentation, effective collaboration, and adherence to industry standards through...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform intelligence missions by leveraging technical research and data analysis to identify and assess targets. Collaborate with teams to enhance targeting approaches and deliver actionable insight...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the enhancement of design efficiency and best practices in CAD systems, focusing on AutoCAD Civil 3D. Lead standards development, training, and workflow optimization across multiple states to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and ensuring system reliability in a collaborative environment. Thrive in a role that demands expertise in m...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$237K - $398K *

Innovate the user experience as a Principal Product Designer, leading cross-functional design initiatives and shaping product strategy. Drive impactful solutions through collaboration, customer engage...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $152K *

Optimize end-to-end HR technology solutions, translating complex requirements into scalable architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and promote susta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower climate resilience by leading innovative designs for green infrastructure and stormwater management projects across NYC. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance urban sustainability and ensu...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative design solutions for climate resilience in NYC. Lead engineering projects focused on green infrastructure and stormwater management, ensuring sustainable practices and effective co...

3 days ago

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

$88K - $124K *

Contribute to innovative design solutions by developing complex layouts and stack-ups for parts and assemblies. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in drafting and CAD...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $117K *

Champion user-centered design by creating intuitive digital experiences that enhance customer and employee interactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications aligne...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $230K *

Contribute to innovative software development projects supporting national security, collaborating with engineers to create solutions that address emerging threats while mentoring junior developers an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences by designing intuitive identity verification journeys. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to elevate product quality and advocate for user needs...

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  •   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.