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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$175K - $190K *

Innovate the deployment process by leading two squads to ensure seamless integration and self-service capabilities for customers, driving measurable outcomes and enhancing product effectiveness in a d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead and optimize PMO strategies for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring a high-performing team to ensure project...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $125K *

Drive product strategy and outcomes in a senior role, focusing on educational equity and data-driven impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction, prioritize initiatives...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $215K *

Empower innovation by designing and prototyping product experiences, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and drive product evolution from concept to execution...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital products, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of multimedia design, creating innovative 3D assets and motion graphics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging eLearning content while mentor...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading product strategy and execution in risk adjustment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction while driving inno...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $290K *

Champion innovation in product development platforms, driving strategy and execution for AI-first tools that enhance collaboration and efficiency across teams. Lead the evolution of platforms, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to evaluate strategic investments and growth opportunities in healthcare. Leverage market insights and financial modeling to shape multi-year business strategies, collaborating acr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by driving AI sales strategies and fostering customer partnerships. Collaborate with top experts to bring transformative AI solutions to market, ensuring impactful growth and suc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize physical design processes for complex SoCs, ensuring high performance and reliability through effective collaboration and advanced methodologies. Drive automation and lead cross-functional te...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the physical design of advanced SoCs, optimizing performance through innovative methodologies, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful tapeout readiness...

Irvine, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Shape the future of energy efficiency by leading complex client programs and strategic initiatives. Drive portfolio success through operational excellence, financial performance, and strong client rel...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Drive the growth of our executive community by building innovative channels and systems. Collaborate with leadership to leverage proprietary data, enhance engagement, and create impactful content that...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $245K *

Elevate your career by leading lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization. Drive impactful programs while managing a high-performing team and collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing strategic initiatives with precision. You will manage project logistics, streamline operations, and support executive decision-making, ensuring deadlines and...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K - $210K *

Lead design initiatives for mechanical systems in data centre projects, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to manage multiple projects, providing strategic...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$99K - $158K *

Join a team that's leading innovation in print and packaging processes. Drive complex projects, enhance workflows, and ensure top-tier color management across multiple business units while collaborati...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$208K - $312K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud storage solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive the vision and strategy for our storage portfolio, ensuring seamless integration and performance across applic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering excellent customer service and collaboration across teams...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Drive growth by building strategic partnerships and closing new business opportunities. Utilize a consultative approach to address client needs with innovative out-of-home solutions, while managing yo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion immersive experiences by leading creative teams to craft compelling narratives in healthcare and aerospace exhibitions, ensuring impactful audience engagement and innovative design solutions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise customers to drive growth and success through strategic account management. Build relationships, execute tailored strategies, and leverage industry expertise to expand major acc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.