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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$79K - $88K *

Accelerate project success by managing customer implementations from start to finish. Drive solution definition, resource allocation, and risk management while ensuring client satisfaction and team co...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Lead the development of original concepts and frameworks, leveraging insights and AI to enhance team capabilities and deliver i...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Collaborate across teams to develop impactful video and static ads, leveraging insights and AI to drive results and establish...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $272K *

Analyze and develop global ad targeting and brand safety policies, ensuring compliance and safety for users and advertisers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance policy enforcement and m...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading sales strategies in the renewable energy sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to engage clients, driving sales growth and building impactful relationships while...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data platforms by developing scalable solutions for analytics and AI workloads. Collaborate on impactful projects using cutting-edge tools to enhance data reli...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and execution of impactful experiential events for senior manufacturing leaders, focusing on emerging technologies and industry trends. Collaborate cross-functionally to create e...

Southfield, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $215K *

Shape the future of global partnerships by leading strategic account management, driving growth, and fostering executive relationships. Oversee program success and team leadership to deliver exception...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive enterprise growth by managing relationships and closing high-value deals. Collaborate cross-functionally to create sales strategies that meet customer needs, while contributing to defining the G...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Grow Product Marketing into a strategic capability, driving go-to-market strategies and product launches. Collaborate across teams to assess needs, create impactful processes, and mentor talent, ensur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$235K - $265K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product sales for innovative solutions in defense. Lead customer engagement, shape opportunities, and manage a robust pipeline to enhance national security through cutting...

Columbia, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the transition of projects from development to execution, overseeing estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling. Manage a team while ensuring alignment with EPC budgets and schedules, driving p...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the creative vision and execution of impactful design assets, enhancing brand identity and streamlining production processes using AI tools. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality marke...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $152K *

Transform strategic direction for digital brands, leading a team to optimize programmatic campaigns and client relationships while driving innovation and operational efficiency in a dynamic environmen...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $223K *

Champion creative excellence by leading innovative strategies for major energy clients. Collaborate with diverse teams to craft compelling campaigns across multiple platforms, driving impactful storyt...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of identity security by leading product management for our core identity graph and correlation services, ensuring seamless integration and access control across platforms while...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining business processes through digital transformation. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring scalable and standardized practices that align with strategic goals while f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative eDiscovery solutions by managing complex projects, collaborating with legal teams, and mentoring staff. Ensure quality deliverables while exceeding client expectations through exper...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $220K *

Champion the delivery of complex, AI-driven projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful outcomes through effective execution and strategic planni...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Grow your career with a leading specialty contractor managing complex heavy civil projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving project succ...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

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

$225K - $265K *

Lead and mentor a diverse team of backend engineers in EDR remediation, transforming insights into actionable product capabilities while managing scope and fostering collaboration across engineering t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $202K *

Shape the future of compensation products by owning the development and management of a comprehensive range-setting tool and analytics roadmap that enhances productivity for Compensation Partners and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$156K - $290K *

Transform strategic direction by partnering with leadership to drive growth, evaluate opportunities, and translate insights into actionable initiatives that enhance customer value and ensure sustainab...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$108K - $162K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing biomedical service operations. Lead a skilled team of technicians, ensuring high-quality support and customer satisfaction across the Pacific Northwest while...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.