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J.Crew

Visual Associate

Mclean, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.10/hr

Job Summary As a Visual Associate, you'll use your attention to detail and keen eye to keep our ... Personal and professional development * Giving back -volunteer program, disaster relief funds ...

HITT Contracting, Inc.

Brand Director

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$125K - $180K/yr

Direct the visual development of large-scale productions including corporate videos, photography shoots, and lifestyle campaigns * Lead creative strategy for brand experiences including team member ...

HITT Contracting

Brand Director

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$125K - $180K/yr

... visual development of large-scale productions including corporate videos, photography shoots, and lifestyle campaigns Lead creative strategy for brand experiences including team member engagement ...

Bigbear.ai

Visual Analyst

Columbia, MD

$75K - $211K/yr

In this role, you will assist in web design and development to maintain a professional front for ... If you are passionate about visual design, web development, and making a meaningful impact, this is ...

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How much do visual development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for visual development in Washington, DC is $115,199.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,900.00 and $141,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Visual Development vs Concept Artist?

AspectVisual DevelopmentConcept Artist
Primary FocusCreating the overall visual style, color schemes, and look of a projectDesigning specific characters, environments, or objects based on briefs
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with directors, art teams, and production designersWorks closely with art directors and clients to develop ideas
CredentialsTypically requires a background in fine arts, illustration, or animationOften requires similar credentials, with emphasis on illustration skills

Visual Development focuses on establishing the overall visual style and look of a project, while Concept Artists create detailed designs for characters and environments based on that style. Both roles require strong artistic skills and often overlap, but Visual Development has a broader scope in defining the project's visual language.

What are the most commonly searched types of Visual Development jobs in Washington, DC? The most popular types of Visual Development jobs in Washington, DC are:
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Infographic showing various Visual Development job openings in Washington, DC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,199 per year, or $55.4 per hour.
Visual Designer - Product Design

Visual Designer - Product Design

Accenture Federal Services

Washington, DC • On-site

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 441 rated business services

Job description

You Are: 
As a Visual Designer, you will design digital products and services that help government agencies deliver critical products and service offerings. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and federal partners to design secure, accessible, and user-centered experiences. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from understanding user and mission needs to delivering usable, compliant, and measurable solutions.You'llhelp agencies move beyond transactional experiences toward cohesive, digital services that build trust and improve outcomes for the public. 

Thework: 

  • Work with other designers and cross-functional team members to make informed design decisions through qualitative and quantitative data
  • Work within agency guidelines to create layouts that reinforce an agency's voice through its visual touch points
  • Apply a good understanding of design principles such as color theory, typography, layout, and composition and use these elements to create effective designs that convey the desired message
  • Create prototypes to test and define designs. Support usability testing and other forms of feedback to identify areas for improvement
  • Maintain an existing design system, create, and update documentation, and library components; or design and implement a new design system to include typography, color, iconography, and componentry and the tools, resources, and documentation to support the system
  • Establish design standards and principles accompanying the design system for scalability, efficiency, and consistency
  • Improve the design to development handoff process
  • Conduct end-to-end UI audits of visuals and design systems, create design solutions to solve for discrepancies 

Here's What You Need 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience solving complex design problems and strategic skills to deliver best-in-class solutions
  • 3+ years of experience designing digital products or services in consulting, in-house, or agency environments
  • Experience or demonstratedability inutilizingAI-driven methodologies to shape and deliver findings or artifacts
  • Strong foundationin human-centered design principles, user interface, and visual design principles for browser-based, native application, and platform experiences
  • Experience working across the product lifecycle, from discovery through delivery and iteration
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards/patterns and designing for accessibility
  • Proficiencywith modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Framer)
  • Experience collaborating with engineering and product teams in agile or iterative delivery models
  • Ability to communicate design intent and tradeoffs clearly to diverse stakeholders, including non-design audiences
  • Portfolio demonstratingproblem-solving, accessibility considerations, and impact-not just visual execution 
  • US Citizenship

Bonus points if you have: 

  • Experience working with federal agencies or on public-sector digital services
  • Familiarity with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and federal design patterns
  • Experience designing for complex, high-traffic platforms serving diverse audiences
  • Understanding of various technology platforms - Salesforce, ServiceNow, PEGA, etc. - that support user experiences
  • Demonstrable understanding of technical (HTML/CSS/JavaScript), creative and implementation lifecycles
  • Prior experience in client-facing or consulting roles within regulated environments
  • Relevant Master's Degree 

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