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.
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career as a Group Director, leading B2B client success and team performance. Drive client retention and growth, enhance strategic initiatives, and shape the division's vision in a dynamic...
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Senior Investment Designer (Rewards and Commerce)
$124K - $149K *
Reimagine player engagement by designing innovative reward systems that enhance gameplay experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create compelling content that captivates and retains players i...
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Engineering Manager - Member Experience
$179K - $224K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality member-facing systems. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a squad through the entire development lifecycle, ensuring accountability, quality...
3 weeks ago
Product Development Director (P&C Auto)
$127K - $243K *
Optimize product development by leading innovative auto offerings and enhancing member experience with data-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally in a remote role to drive performance and co...
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Senior Director Access Experience Team
$191K - $280K *
The Senior Director of the Access Experience Team will lead strategic initiatives for clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, focusing on payer marketing and access strategies. This r...
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$165K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...
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1741 - Director, Strategic Sourcing Facilities- Retail
$125K - $185K *
Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing excellence in Facilities for Retail accounts. Lead a dedicated team to deliver innovative solutions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure high-qualit...
2 weeks ago
Marketing Manager (Entertainment & Commercial)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the marketing strategy for our Entertainment and Commercial team, managing projects from conception to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful sales materials, supp...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $196K *
Shape the future of K-12 education by leading product marketing strategies that drive growth and adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling messaging and go-to-market initiatives t...
3 days ago
Sr. Director, Executive & Internal Communications
$195K - $325K *
Champion transformative executive and internal communications strategies that shape leadership narratives and enhance employee engagement across diverse channels for maximum alignment and trust within...
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Product Manager, Growth Strategy
$120K - $150K *
Empower growth by leading market intelligence and analytics initiatives, driving strategic partnerships, and translating trends into actionable business strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to i...
1 week ago
Director, Qualified Success Architecture
$171K - $273K *
Empower revenue teams by building and leading a world-class Success Architecture team. Drive implementation, adoption, and technical credibility while fostering strategic partnerships across Product...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Designer - ShareGate
$125K - $160K *
Innovate solutions for complex software challenges, guiding product design from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and leverage AI for impactful work...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Strategist, where you'll lead data-driven strategies, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions in healthcare advertising. Collaborate with creative teams to enhanc...
4 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Drive business growth by executing strategic sales plans and building client relationships. Leverage industry tools to identify prospects, present solutions, and negotiate contracts while collaboratin...
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Senior Product Designer, Developer Foundations
$180K - $212K *
Lead the design of a comprehensive Developer Portal, enhancing the developer experience through intuitive interfaces and impactful improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive user-c...
1 week ago
Manager, Security Design & Delivery
$170K - $200K *
Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$199K - $243K *
Lead the charge in transforming financial services technology, connecting strategy to member outcomes while overseeing engineering teams and driving modernization through innovative solutions and coll...
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Product Manager - Acxiom B2B Suite
$110K - $130K *
Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...
2 weeks ago
Director Manager CRM Klaviyo Email Marketing Lifecycle Loyalty
$140K - $170K *
Champion the future of customer engagement by leading lifecycle marketing strategies. Drive retention and loyalty through data-driven personalization across multiple channels, maximizing customer life...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Transform product strategy by leading impactful initiatives that enhance user experience and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight customer...
1 week ago
$152K - $197K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in community banking. As a strategic leader, you'll enhance client relationships, shape payment strategies, and deliver measurable growth across the Mid South reg...
1 week ago
$105K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead multiple client engagements, driving innovative solutions and strategic direction. Foster cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a focus on deliver...
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Sales Director (Workforce Development)
$125K - $150K *
Accelerate your career by leading market growth strategies, driving revenue, and building high-performing sales teams. Leverage market insights and analytics to identify opportunities and execute acti...
3 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.