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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$140K - $195K *

Pioneer AI-driven solutions in capital markets and legal disclosure. Lead product strategy and execution for a cloud-based platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, tr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $285K *

Transform your career by leading engineering excellence for a cutting-edge CRM platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and team growth while ensuring quality and security in a collaborative environmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$298K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic statistical programming initiatives, ensuring top-quality deliverables and compliance across diverse clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional partners t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$45K - $175K *

Engage in strategic growth by building partnerships in wholesale lending. Drive market presence and profitability through effective relationship management and sales strategies, while overseeing a rob...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product execution by translating client needs into actionable requirements, collaborating with engineering and data science teams to deliver standardized measurement solutions across various c...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by shaping strategic partnerships and optimizing processes in a dynamic business development role. Collaborate with teams to enhance e-commerce performance, create lead generation strateg...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Discover new opportunities as you drive enterprise sales in the Tech sector. Leverage your expertise in SaaS and AI to manage complex deals, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver high-impact sol...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $208K *

Drive enterprise-level SaaS deployments by translating complex business goals into scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementations and opti...

Maryland, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $200K *

Shape the future of creative strategy by directing impactful campaigns, translating insights into compelling messaging, and driving performance-focused initiatives that enhance business outcomes in a...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution for a high-growth Payments platform. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize payment solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery and impactful...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to shape corporate strategy by translating insights into actionable recommendations that drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and influence decisi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of embedded systems engineering by leading a high-performance team, defining technical roadmaps, and integrating AI-driven workflows to deliver innovative, reliable solutions across d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Transform organizational change by leading enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities and drive AI adoption. Collaborate with senior leaders to design impactful training programs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving growth strategies that enhance lead generation for multiple brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize acquisition channels and improve conversion rates...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage configuration and release processes for software, ensuring accuracy and traceability of components, dependencies, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze impacts a...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower engineering teams to innovate and deliver high-quality SaaS products. Lead technical direction, enhance system architecture, and foster collaboration across teams to drive user-centric solutio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing financial coordination, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Drive effective communication and risk management while adapting to changing priori...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $224K *

Empower organizations by shaping data governance strategies that enhance security, compliance, and operational resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful governance solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $311K *

Shape the future of our global GTM strategy by leading capacity planning, territory design, and incentive structures, driving growth and operational excellence across Sales and Customer Success framew...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$167K - $245K *

Accelerate IT innovation by leading operations and engineering teams that enhance productivity and security for a 500+ remote workforce, while embedding AI and automation into core processes for optim...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading strategic procurement and supply chain operations. Drive efficiency, foster vendor relationships, and enhance customer satisfaction while supporting growth in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$198K - $233K *

Shape AI product strategy by synthesizing trends, customer needs, and tech capabilities. Collaborate with engineering and design to drive innovation, enabling AI solutions that deliver genuine custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.