Graphic Designer
Creates visual concepts for brands, campaigns, and products. Designs across print and digital, from logos and layouts to social assets, while keeping brand systems consistent.
18 tracked skills · 7 core
Full Graphic Designer skill breakdownVisual Designer
Designs the visual language of digital products and marketing surfaces, working within design systems for consistency. Focuses on layout, color, and typography to make interfaces and content visually compelling.
21 tracked skills · 10 core
Full Visual Designer skill breakdownSalary snapshot
Graphic Designer
$62,960/yr median
$39,520 – $104,910 (10th–90th percentile)
Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) (SOC 27-1024.00, 2025)
Visual Designer
No sourced salary data yet for this role.
US market data (BLS/O*NET) — India-specific salary data coming soon.
4 skills both roles expect
These transfer directly if you switch between the two paths — but notice where the importance differs. Tap any skill to see why it matters.
| Skill | For Graphic Designers | For Visual Designers |
|---|---|---|
| Typography | Core | Core |
| Figma | Important | Core |
| Color Theory | Important | Core |
| Attention to Detailsoft | Important | Core |
Where the paths diverge
The skills each role expects that the other doesn't — this is the real cost of choosing one path over the other.
Only Graphic Designers need
14 skills, 6 of them core