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.
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.
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.
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.
$190K - $220K *
Shape the future of product design by leading a dynamic team, setting vision, and enhancing user experiences across platforms while driving design excellence and mentoring talent...
Today
Director of Product Design, Engage
$195K - $208K *
Reimagine user experiences by leading design for core product features, ensuring seamless integration and customer delight. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and trust, shaping the future...
2 weeks ago
Associate Creative Director, Digital Design
$125K - $172K *
Shape the future of digital experiences by leading creative direction for marketing campaigns and branding initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, high-quality assets that resonat...
4 weeks ago
Associate Creative Director, Digital Design
$114K - $205K *
Create innovative marketing campaigns by leading a dynamic team of designers. Drive the creative vision across multiple platforms, ensuring high-quality visuals that align with brand strategy and maxi...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $240K *
Join us to lead transformative P2P product strategies, enhancing procurement and payment processes globally. Collaborate with finance teams and vendors to drive AI integration, ensuring compliance and...
2 weeks ago
$235K - $294K *
Lead and mentor a high-performing design team, driving product design strategy and delivering user-centric solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer experiences and foster a culture...
1 month ago
Staff Product Designer, Drafting
$150K - $225K *
Pioneer innovative design solutions as a Staff Product Designer, driving AI-powered workflows and enhancing user experiences in a complex legal tech environment. Collaborate closely with engineering t...
1 week ago
$120K - $168K *
Optimize user experiences by conducting research, designing prototypes, and collaborating with engineers. Lead discovery sessions and ensure design standards across products while leveraging AI tools...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative design solutions for B2B2C platforms, driving user-centric experiences while balancing stakeholder needs. Collaborate across teams to elevate product quality and scalability, ensur...
3 weeks ago
Associate Creative Director (Art & Design)
$150K - $200K *
Lead a dynamic team to craft innovative art and design solutions across diverse platforms. Inspire creativity, mentor talent, and drive impactful storytelling while managing projects from concept to e...
6 days ago
$95K - $105K *
Transform creative visions into tangible assets by managing the entire production lifecycle. Oversee timelines, quality control, and vendor relationships to ensure projects are delivered on-brand, on...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovative design solutions that elevate brand identity across diverse media. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful visual assets, ensuring consistency and clarity in commu...
3 weeks ago
Senior Designer, Brand & Creative
$115K - $161K *
Shape the future of our brand by creating compelling visual narratives across diverse channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand perception and audience engagement through inno...
Reposted 4 days ago
$101K - $151K *
Transform customer experiences by designing motion-forward visuals that enhance storytelling and accessibility across digital platforms, ensuring cohesive and engaging interactions throughout the prod...
4 weeks ago
$160K - $185K *
Champion the creative vision and strategic direction of our Performance Design team, balancing innovative output with financial performance. Lead a talented group, ensuring high-quality creative work...
2 days ago
$135K - $169K *
Unlock your potential by leading complex design initiatives that define product strategy and influence cross-functional teams. Drive innovation in UX and create impactful solutions while shaping the f...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$117K - $190K *
Lead the charge in transforming restaurant design, enhancing guest experiences while ensuring operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to create scalable, innovative environments that reflect...
2 days ago
21GRAMS- Director, Product Design
$140K - $155K *
Empower teams to elevate product design through strategic vision, fostering collaboration across disciplines to create impactful digital experiences that meet user needs and business goals while ensur...
1 week ago
Principal Product Designer, Jira
$221K - $289K *
Join a dynamic team as a Principal Product Designer, leading innovative design initiatives for Jira. Drive user-centric experiences, mentor designers, and collaborate across teams to shape the future...
1 month ago
$120K - $135K *
Transform user experiences by leading human-centered design for a major public data platform. Oversee research, design, and governance to create intuitive solutions for diverse audiences, ensuring acc...
4 weeks ago
$72K - $120K *
Unlock your potential by leading creative strategy and visual design initiatives. Drive brand evolution and campaign execution while mentoring teams to enhance the College Board's visual identity acro...
Yesterday
21GRAMS- Associate Creative Director, Art
$160K - $180K *
Elevate healthcare creativity by leading innovative campaigns that transform client brands. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful experiences across digital channels, leveraging insights and eme...
4 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion innovative design solutions as a Principal Product Designer, leading UX strategy and AI experiences for a complex platform. Drive workflow transformation and mentor talent while shaping the f...
Yesterday
Senior Design Manager, Strategy Collection
$183K - $289K *
Lead design for an innovative AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish design vision and manage a growing team of designers while a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What does a Design Director do?
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?
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?
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?
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.