Design Director Jobs

Find Design Director jobs that match your experience leading creative teams, shaping design strategy, and delivering thoughtful customer experiences. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles across product design, UX, brand, and creative leadership.

What Does a Design Director Do?

Design Directors set the vision and standards for design across a team, product, or organization. They guide designers and creative partners, connect user and business needs, and work with executives and cross-functional leaders to bring ideas from strategy through execution. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on digital products, user experience, visual identity, marketing, or a combination of disciplines.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a strong design portfolio, experience managing and developing teams, and the ability to communicate design decisions to stakeholders. Common strengths include design strategy, visual and interaction design, user research, prototyping, creative direction, and collaboration with product, engineering, and marketing teams. The right background varies by industry and the scope of the role.

Explore Design Director Career Opportunities

Design Director positions are available in sectors such as technology, media, consumer products, finance, and healthcare. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, company environments, and compensation, and identify opportunities suited to your leadership experience. Ladders focuses on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced professionals find their next career move.

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$150K - $225K *

Drive innovative design solutions as a Staff Product Designer, leading strategy and experience design for a new judiciary product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful user expe...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $135K *

Unlock potential by crafting seamless user experiences across platforms. Lead research, design solutions, and collaborate with teams to enhance customer interactions and drive product innovation in a...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $118K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex IT/SaaS projects, driving execution, and enhancing business processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while utilizing Agile methodolo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $178K *

Inspire innovation as a Senior Product Designer, leading design strategies that transform financial workflows for law firms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, high-quality e...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $260K *

Transform your career by leading product strategy and execution for payment solutions. Drive innovation in payment workflows, enhance reliability, and optimize operational efficiency while collaborati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive product vision and execution for a high-growth Cards platform, ensuring quality delivery and cross-functional alignment. Lead a high-performing team while shaping strategy and performance metric...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$178K - $245K *

Drive end-to-end digital transformation for enterprise supply chains, managing high-stake programs while leading cross-functional teams. Ensure delivery excellence, foster client relationships, and op...

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1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate performance creative by owning strategy, testing, and team leadership across multiple channels. Drive creative diversification and manage agency relationships to enhance customer journeys and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $500K *

Deliver exceptional user experiences by blending research, design, and collaboration. Drive UX/UI initiatives for web and mobile platforms, ensuring usability and accessibility while aligning with bus...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in evolving and executing a compelling brand identity that drives measurable results across digital, advertising, and event channels, while leveraging AI tools to enhance creative prod...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $113K *

Explore creative design opportunities by producing vibrant marketing visuals that enhance brand identity, drive growth, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful projects in a fast-paced start...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$317K - $475K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of contact center solutions. Lead a global team, engage with enterprise customers, and drive technical strategy while delivering innovative solutions that address...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing strategic partnerships with executive clients, driving retention and revenue growth through consultative account management and business development in the digital banking...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Champion a dynamic marketing team by driving growth strategies, optimizing paid media, and enhancing retention efforts. Lead hands-on initiatives to elevate brand presence and foster team development...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $214K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading preconstruction efforts for large-scale Data Center initiatives. Drive team performance, manage budgets, and ensure exceptional client relationships while overseei...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to elevate brand experiences through innovative design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive projects from concept to delivery, and leverage AI tools to enhance creativity in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $208K *

Elevate global wellbeing initiatives by leading a diverse team to create inclusive, sustainable strategies that enhance employee experiences and align with organizational goals, utilizing data-driven...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$168K - $245K *

Elevate user experiences as a Senior Product Designer, crafting intuitive mobile and web solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance speed and quality, driving engagement and retenti...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K - $275K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital product engineering, leading commercial growth and innovative solutions. Engage with clients to address complex challenges, leveraging technology and pr...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $176K *

Champion product marketing initiatives across diverse tools, guiding go-to-market strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and adoption, while driving measur...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving marketing transformation by leveraging Adobe's ecosystem. Lead consultative engagements, advise senior executives, and design integrated solutions that enhance client satisf...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Design Director do?question toggle

    A Design Director establishes design direction, leads and develops creative teams, and partners with other departments to deliver products, experiences, or brand work aligned with user needs and business goals.

  • What qualifications are common for Design Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek substantial design experience, a strong portfolio, leadership or team-management experience, and the ability to guide strategy and communicate with senior stakeholders.

  • What types of Design Director roles are available?question toggle

    Openings may focus on product design, user experience (UX), brand, visual design, creative direction, or broader design leadership across multiple teams.

  • How can I find Design Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Design Director listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.