Visual Designers vs Graphic Designers - Who Does What and Why

Because graphic design and visual design both focus on aesthetics, the line between the two disciplines is often blurred, especially when referencing digital designs.

Design Blog Editor Cameron Chapman breaks down the similarities between visual and graphic design, as well as the stark differences between the two types of design disciplines (includes infographic).

https://www.toptal.com/designers/visual/visual-designer-vs-graphic-designer?x=d