Welcome to our dedicated page for Design Director jobs. As a Design Director, you are responsible for leading, developing, and executing the strategic design vision for a company or brand. This often involves coordinating with other departments, mentoring team members, and overseeing the creative process from concept to completion.
As a Design Director, you typically oversee a team of designers and work closely with marketing, sales, and product development teams to ensure brand and product consistency. You may also be involved in hiring, training, and mentoring team members to foster a high-performing design team.
A successful career as a Design Director can lead to opportunities such as Chief Design Officer or even Executive Creative Director, depending on the structure of the company. Whatever your career aspirations, Ladders $100K+ Club is here to support your career growth.
Principal, Art Direction - Performance Marketing
$95K - $125K *
Elevate brands by leading innovative visual strategies and mentoring creative talent. Oversee aesthetic direction for integrated campaigns, ensuring cohesive design that captivates audiences while ali...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Lead game design initiatives by spearheading ideation, documentation, and level design. Collaborate with clients, mentor teams, and contribute to talent development. Drive creative processes and ensur...
1 week ago
$120K - $180K *
Lead the charge in evolving our brand strategy and positioning, bringing cohesion across all surfaces while mentoring a talented design team. Drive high-quality creative execution and collaborate cros...
1 week ago
$100K - $150K *
Shape the future of DTC ecommerce by driving growth through strategy and innovation across Shopify and TikTok Shop, aiming for $20M+ in annual revenue while leading a dynamic team focused on results a...
Reposted today
$100K - $150K *
Transform the future of ecommerce by owning the strategy, P&L, and results for Shopify and TikTok Shop. Drive growth to $20M+ within 18 months while leading a high-performing team to execute innovativ...
Reposted 2 days ago
$204K - $281K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the UX design for developer engagement, ensuring top-notch trial experiences and onboarding. Manage a group of talented designers while collaborating closely with engineeri...
2 days ago
Principal Product Designer, Design Systems
$120K - $150K *
Reimagine cohesive product experiences for homeowners. As a Principal Product Designer, you'll unify diverse products into a trusted ecosystem, driving design consistency and collaboration across team...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $180K *
Shape the future of design by directly creating impactful products, web, and brand experiences. Leverage advanced AI tools for innovation and excellence, while inspiring a high-performing team with yo...
6 days ago
Principal Program Manager, Design Operations
$111K - $199K *
Join a team that's transforming design operations to enhance efficiency and collaboration. Leverage your experience to drive programs that boost team health and design impact, while navigating complex...
1 month ago
$247K - $280K *
Elevate product experiences by merging design and engineering, creating interactive components, and unifying design systems. You'll mentor peers and enhance accessibility while ensuring quality in a d...
1 week ago
Director, Concept Design - Hollister
$120K - $150K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of fashion by leading trend foresight and concept development to inspire innovative apparel design that resonates with youth culture and brand mission globally...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Design innovative user experiences and visual strategies for complex digital projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business goals with user needs while leading and mentoring a tal...
1 week ago
$150K - $200K *
Drive design excellence by leading a ~40-person team to create AI-native product experiences, setting quality standards across all areas within the organization. Collaborate with engineering to enhanc...
1 week ago
$140K - $190K *
Innovate brand storytelling by developing engaging narratives and strategic copy that resonates with diverse audiences. Lead a creative team in executing cohesive marketing campaigns while fostering a...
1 week ago
$216K - $293K *
Lead the evolution of a next-gen design system to enhance product quality and coherence. Drive collaboration across teams, establish best practices, and create reusable patterns that scale. Shape prod...
1 week ago
$235K - $318K *
Help us redefine the future of design systems by leading the strategy and execution that will provide high-quality, coherent multi-product experiences at scale, ensuring excellence in interaction patt...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Champion a cohesive design for multi-service developer tools, ensuring clarity and usability under stress. Contribute to a creative team, transforming complex systems into intuitive interfaces that en...
6 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead a creative team to deliver innovative marketing solutions that resonate. Drive brand vision through conceptual development and execution, while inspiring collaboration, nurturing talent, and fost...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Champion a transformative brand experience by leading creative strategy and execution, mentoring designers, and enhancing visual identity across all platforms to drive social impact and elevate a glob...
5 days ago
$196K - $250K *
Unlock creativity as you lead and elevate design for core and mobile platforms, fostering a high-quality, customer-centric design system while managing a talented team across the US and India to enhan...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $135K *
Transform user experiences by leading interdisciplinary design efforts, crafting intuitive digital solutions that align with client objectives, and mentoring team members throughout the full product l...
3 weeks ago
Director, Product - Enterprise
$130K - $180K *
Champion innovative solutions as you own product strategy for the Enterprise DSO market. Lead the way in developing complex, impactful products that merge software, hardware, and AI, shaping a success...
3 days ago
$120K - $180K *
Lead our brand evolution by crafting a distinct identity and digital presence that captivates customers. Drive design for products and marketing, manage creative direction, and build a high-performing...
4 days ago
$160K - $200K *
Champion a product team by leading innovative AI-driven development. Inspire growth, accountability, and collaboration with cross-functional partners while enhancing client experiences and fostering a...
3 weeks ago
Director of Product Management
$120K - $160K *
Accelerate progress at a leading startup by shaping product strategy, optimizing SDLC, and mentoring a high-performing team to achieve business growth and market leadership...
1 week ago
What qualifications do I need to become a Design Director?
Typically, a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field is required. However, significant experience in the design field and demonstrated leadership abilities can be just as important.
What is the salary range for a Design Director?
While it can vary widely depending on the company, sector, and region, Design Director salaries at the Ladders $100K+ Club typically start at $100,000 annually.
What skills are crucial for a Design Director?
Design Directors need to be proficient in various graphic design software and have excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. A keen eye for aesthetic details and design is paramount.