Explore Web Designer Jobs

Find Web Designer roles that combine visual creativity, user-focused thinking, and technical collaboration. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced designers explore high-paying positions across industries.

What Web Designers Do

Web Designers shape the look, feel, and usability of websites and digital products. They may create page layouts, develop visual systems, design responsive experiences, and collaborate with UX researchers, product managers, content teams, and developers to bring ideas to life.

Skills and Tools Employers Value

Employers often seek strong visual design, typography, color, layout, and interaction design skills, along with an understanding of accessibility and responsive design. Experience with tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, plus familiarity with HTML, CSS, design systems, and usability principles, can help candidates stand out.

Career Paths for Web Designers

Web Designers can grow into senior or lead design roles, specialize in UX or visual design, or advance to positions such as Art Director, Product Designer, or Design Manager. Career opportunities vary by employer, experience, portfolio, and scope of responsibility.

Find Your Next Web Design Opportunity

Browse vetted Web Designer jobs on Ladders and discover professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Use your portfolio and experience to identify roles that match your strengths, interests, and career goals.

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$157K - $283K *

Take ownership of the design and management of high-profile ADA upgrade projects, ensuring effective execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...

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1 month ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust backend systems for financial applications, tackling payments, fraud detection, and compliance. Collaborate with a skilled team to design, build, and optimize features, ensuring reliab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Advance customer experiences by designing intuitive digital solutions that engage users and drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, accessible designs that r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform digital experiences for military families by developing secure, responsive websites and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and accessibility whi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Join a dynamic eCommerce team to enhance the online booking experience. Lead complex features in a Next.js and TypeScript application, impacting conversion and patient trust across multiple countries...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $320K *

Empower designers to create world-class user experiences by bridging design and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance design systems, ensuring technical feasibil...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and enhance web applications using ColdFusion, ensuring optimal performance and documentation. Collaborate on new projects while managing server administration and supporting operational tasks i...

Sterling, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $213K *

Deliver exceptional brand design strategies that enhance visual identity across all touchpoints. Lead high-impact projects and mentor design teams to elevate craft standards, ensuring consistency and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower clients by leading data transitions to e-Automate, ensuring timely, high-quality implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver tailored solutions that meet diverse b...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in crafting innovative digital experiences, guiding design from initial client engagement to final launch. Collaborate with teams to ensure strategic alignment and deliver content-driv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Innovate interactive experiences by developing and integrating technologies using Unity and C#. Collaborate with a diverse team to solve challenges and enhance live events and installations with cutti...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $88K *

Empower your creativity as you design impactful brand assets across various channels, ensuring visual consistency and engaging storytelling. Collaborate with marketing to elevate brand identity and dr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $128K *

Develop engaging web-based training content and tools, ensuring accessibility and compliance. Collaborate on UI enhancements and create metrics dashboards to track user adoption for a federal data int...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of mobile technology by developing innovative React Native applications for diverse gaming products, ensuring high-quality user experiences across multiple platfor...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $133K *

Elevate the website experience by managing content, optimizing conversions, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance performance and user engagement across all digital touchpoints...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on enhancing web applications using ColdFusion. Collaborate on development, documentation, and server administration while ensuring high standards in soft...

Sterling, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the user experience by leading frontend development for a sophisticated SaaS platform. Tackle complex challenges in data visualization and workflow optimization while collaborating with cross...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative strategies in generative engine optimization, leading client accounts and teams to enhance visibility and authority in AI-driven search landscapes while ensuring measurable outcomes a...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower digital transformation by leading Drupal modernization initiatives, guiding architecture strategies, and enhancing enterprise web platforms for improved performance, security, and user experie...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $165K *

Lead the charge in transforming construction projects through effective virtual design management, ensuring integrated workflows, modeling standards, and exceptional team collaboration to deliver impa...

Glendale, CARemote

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

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of our web strategy by leading a cross-functional team to optimize user experience, drive demand generation, and enhance web performance. Your expertise will transform our website int...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $169K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex design initiatives that define product strategy and influence cross-functional teams. Drive innovation in UX and create impactful solutions while shaping the f...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$127K - $172K *

Elevate your career by shaping user experiences as a UI/UX Developer. Leverage 10+ years of expertise in React SPAs and responsive design to modernize financial applications. Collaborate across teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Champion user interface development and API integration for a federal environmental platform, ensuring accessibility compliance and enhancing data access for regulatory consultations. Collaborate with...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth as a leader in digital marketing. Cultivate executive partnerships, mentor teams, and innovate solutions while achieving profitability in a dynamic work...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Web Designer do?question toggle

    A Web Designer plans and creates the visual presentation and user experience of websites or digital products. Responsibilities may include layouts, visual assets, responsive design, and collaboration with product and engineering teams.

  • What skills are important for Web Designer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include visual design, typography, layout, interaction design, responsive design, accessibility, and proficiency with design tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud. Some roles also value familiarity with HTML and CSS.

  • Do Web Designers need to know how to code?question toggle

    Coding requirements vary by position. Many Web Designers benefit from understanding HTML and CSS to collaborate effectively with developers, while some roles focus primarily on design and prototyping.

  • How can I qualify for higher-paying Web Designer roles?question toggle

    Build a portfolio that demonstrates strong design decisions and measurable outcomes, develop expertise in areas such as UX or design systems, and tailor your application to each role’s scope and requirements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • What career paths can Web Designers pursue?question toggle

    With experience, Web Designers may move into senior or lead roles, specialize in UX or product design, or pursue positions such as Art Director or Design Manager. Paths depend on individual expertise and employer needs.