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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$168K - $281K *

Lead the charge in Proactive Defense Operations, transforming threat data into automated defenses. Drive strategy, team performance, and operational excellence while collaborating across functions to...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, guiding them through complex stakeholder environments with predictive intelligence and data-driven insights to drive impactful...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$242K - $282K *

Lead the oversight of contractual matters across departments, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders from pre-clinical to commercial readiness. This role emphasizes collaboration and ex...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing digital experiences for Military OneSource by developing accessible, user-centered web solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive modernization initiative...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing and executing innovative content workflows, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and quality. Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful, structured content acr...

Lanham, MDRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $290K *

Accelerate the development of autonomous systems by leading systems engineering strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring rigorous safety and performance standards throughout the produ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $110K *

Empower your career by collaborating in a dynamic environment that values flexibility and innovation. Contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes wo...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$97K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead physician coding integration initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance coding practices and drive revenue cycle...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Execute accurate coding practices to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain integrity and efficiency in revenue cy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$165K - $175K *

Champion strategic people initiatives by advising leadership, crafting executive communications, and leveraging analytics to drive organizational effectiveness and accountability across the People fun...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $109K *

Advance the future of Building Information Modeling by leading BIM strategies, ensuring model quality, and mentoring teams. Drive innovation through technology initiatives and enhance project delivery...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$129K - $147K *

Champion innovative digital video strategies, focusing on CTV, while leading cross-functional teams to optimize campaign performance and drive growth in a dynamic advertising environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$238K - $357K *

Transform growth strategies by leading AI initiatives, targeting key customers, and driving adoption through innovative partnerships and market insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product of...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $218K *

Champion user-centered information experiences by leading a distributed team to create impactful technical documentation and content strategies that enhance customer and developer engagement across mu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Transform the Platform organization by owning roadmap planning, development processes, and cross-functional coordination. Drive execution and ensure alignment with business goals while providing leade...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $240K *

Transform business growth by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing client relationships to accelerate revenue across digital solutions in North America...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining retail planning and pricing solutions. As a Senior Solution Architect, you'll lead implementations, translating business needs into effective designs while collaborating...

Campbell, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $210K *

Transform retail sales strategies and lead a dynamic team to achieve revenue goals. Drive account management, develop talent, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the self-serve product experience, driving revenue and user growth through innovative strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive innovation and shape strategies that enhance client experiences through advanced technology solutions and data-driven insights, while collaborating with stakeholders to delive...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $135K *

Create strategic account plans and drive revenue growth by leading expansion discussions and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts, ensuring alignment and collaboration with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in training development, overseeing curriculum design and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality training programs that align with operational...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven creative strategies to elevate global Direct Response marketing. You'll translate business needs into scalable solutions, collaborate closely with cross-functio...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing enterprise proposals and plans, ensuring compliance and quality across submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win strategies and dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.