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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$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving scalable revenue growth through integrated demand generation and digital marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing operations and e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $227K *

Lead the strategy and execution of workforce management for customer operations, optimizing staffing and performance through data-driven insights. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance service le...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$164K - $205K *

Unlock potential by driving the vision and execution of Data Security products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance a cloud security platform that empowers innovation and business gro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...

Canton, OHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$161K - $190K *

Transform the digital commerce experience by owning a high-velocity experimentation roadmap. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer journeys, improve conversion rates, and establish a robust exp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive payment solutions, enhancing user experiences through high-quality prototypes and iterative design processes. Shape the future of in-person...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $367K *

Elevate organizational effectiveness by serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving clarity and accountability across cross-functional initiatives, and translating complex challenges...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative municipal engineering solutions. You'll manage complex projects, oversee data analysis, and provide technical support while collaborating with int...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise-scale cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive program strategy, enhance client relationships, and mentor teams to achieve measurable risk re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the future of healthcare business operations by driving growth, optimizing performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and...

Exton, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex product concepts into intuitive user experiences across various platforms. Collaborate in a high-ownership role, focusing on enterprise design that meets diverse user needs while ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion product security initiatives by leading a skilled team, architecting compliance frameworks, and managing incident response to enhance trust across all products and stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the brand and product experience. You'll create visually compelling designs, develop marketing materials, and collaborate with engineers to enhance our product in a fast-pac...

Mexico, MORemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth by executing innovative strategies and leveraging packaging solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs while maintaining a...

Haltom City, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Unlock new business opportunities and enhance customer relationships by executing strategic sales initiatives, leveraging packaging solutions, and driving profitability while ensuring exceptional serv...

Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $210K *

Drive your career forward by owning data capabilities and reporting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product value, ensuring accurate data delivery and insights that empower c...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Optimize patient-facing and internal tools by delivering seamless integrations and AI-driven features. Take ownership of end-to-end development in a fast-paced telehealth environment focused on men's...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive the commercial strategy for the Frames vertical, translating global initiatives into actionable plans. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings, boost revenue...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $158K *

Transform the Property Intelligence platform by connecting customer needs with product insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and engagement through analytics and feedback, dri...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$195K - $215K *

Lead the charge in brand strategy, inspiring teams and fostering innovative solutions in a dynamic healthcare advertising environment, focused on advancing compelling communications and effective clie...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $213K *

Transform product-led growth by crafting data-driven strategies, enhancing customer experiences with AI, and driving account expansion through collaboration and experimentation across teams...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform PCB design processes in a dynamic environment, collaborating with engineers and contractors to ensure high-quality, high-speed digital and mixed signal PCB layouts that meet stringent requir...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of hospitality by overseeing design and construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to ensure brand standards and innovative practices are me...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$131K - $209K *

Elevate your career as a senior director of implementation, driving complex projects and enhancing customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to optimize service delivery and influence strategic i...

Portland, ORRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.