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 - $180K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling commercial strategies for AI solutions, fostering partnerships, and driving revenue growth through innovative GTM plans and relationship management in a dynamic...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by developing and executing innovative marketing strategies that enhance patient acquisition and practice performance across a network of orthodontic and pediatric practices...

Scottsbluff, NERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $172K *

Drive strategic leadership for project and resource management, ensuring timely delivery and optimal resource utilization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and fi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate our deal desk function by transforming processes into a scalable model. You'll implement AI tools, streamline order forms, and ensure efficient deal structuring while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Drive strategic client partnerships and team performance in paid search, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize campaigns and foster growth opportunities while ensuring effective execution and cr...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $135K *

Elevate your career as a strategic leader in paid social, driving growth through innovative strategies and high-performing teams. Leverage your expertise to optimize complex campaigns and foster colla...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth as a leader in digital marketing. Cultivate executive partnerships, mentor teams, and innovate solutions while achieving profitability in a dynamic work...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $185K *

Transform organizational change management by leading initiatives that enhance adoption and engagement across enterprise transformation projects, focusing on content operations and AI-enabled workflow...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovative media strategies and partnerships. Oversee planning and execution of media investments across diverse channels, ensuring alignment with client objectives while fo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful data strategies and analytics by leading a high-performing team, optimizing decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Lead the product vision and strategy for a cutting-edge cloud service, shaping capabilities and defining AI-driven insights while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure market a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by optimizing product performance across channels. Drive revenue and margin through data-driven insights, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer...

Port Washington, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $322K *

Transform offline marketing strategies to drive growth and efficiency. Own budget, performance, and measurement across channels like TV, radio, and direct mail. Collaborate cross-functionally to optim...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive the marketing vision by crafting compelling narratives and strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Collaborate with leadership to shape product messaging and enable sales success in a d...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Manage the end-to-end production planning and lifecycle of advanced aerial sensors and drone payloads, ensuring seamless execution from design to deployment while driving cross-team collaboration and...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the strategy and execution of data platforms and AI products, leading cross-functional teams to enhance commercial life sciences solutions while driving revenue growth and product adoption in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading client service strategies that enhance relationships, drive satisfaction, and foster retention. Collaborate across teams to deliver tailored solutions for complex client ne...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of K-12 sales by leading a dynamic team of Account Executives. Drive performance through strategic planning, precise forecasting, and collaborative initiatives to achieve growth targe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of education by owning content strategy for assessments. Collaborate with experts and district leaders to enhance quality and drive adoption, leveraging insights to inform product dir...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $320K *

Empower designers to create world-class user experiences by bridging design and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance design systems, ensuring technical feasibil...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the strategy and execution of innovative consumer payment solutions, driving growth and engagement through targeted rewards and offers while collaborating across multip...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $209K *

Drive the future of device software as a hands-on technical lead, overseeing architecture and delivery for a team of firmware engineers. Own critical subsystems, ensuring safety and performance while...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.