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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$135K - $160K *

Transform our growth marketing strategy by driving demand generation and managing a high-performing team. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to optimize pipeline performance and leverage automa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at our retail team, driving enterprise sales through strong relationship management, complex deal negotiation, and strategic planning. Collaborate across functions to redefine cust...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic agency by leading complex client campaigns. Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Optimize integration processes by bridging technical gaps between systems. Collaborate with campus IT to ensure seamless data flows, troubleshoot issues, and enhance integration reliability for succes...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in global quality strategy for high-speed interconnect solutions, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to ensure top-tier product quality...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $220K *

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across QSR operations, driving cultural transformation and operational excellence. Manage CI strategies, develop leaders, and ensure alignment with enterprise g...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by developing and executing impactful paid social media campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies, leveraging analytics to maximize reach and ROI wh...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $180K *

Advance our user-centric product vision by leading design and research initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI and enhance learning experiences, ensuring alignment with st...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that drives strategic AMER Field Marketing initiatives, managing a skilled team to enhance pipeline growth. Lead data-driven marketing efforts across North America, LATAM, and the Public S...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy by collaborating with teams to shape innovative brand tactics, enhancing agency-client relationships and driving research initiatives in a fast-paced environment to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions across a luxury property portfolio, ensuring optimal maintenance, compliance, and operational excellence. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive ca...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic account management team, driving strategic relationships with major health systems. Foster high-touch engagement, ensuring customer success and operational excellence while directly man...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining product management through AI innovation. Lead strategy and execution for AI agents and growth initiatives, driving customer value and engagement while building a high-pe...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $290K *

Advance your career by leading procurement strategies that drive efficiency and value creation. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and foster a culture of operational excellence whil...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Develop innovative healthcare products by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance platform capabilities and deliver impactful solutions that improve pat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by leveraging deep supply chain expertise to drive new business, optimize value chains, and deliver compelling ROI to executives. Collaborate cross-functionally to exceed sales targe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your marketing career by leading integrated organic campaigns that drive engagement and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize strategies across social media, email, and ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex ERP implementation projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs and internal resources. Drive project success through effective communication, risk managemen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $219K *

Transform laboratory experiences by designing user-centered software for Cell Analysis and automation. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to create intuitive solutions that enhance workflows an...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Transform federal programs by leading owner's representative services, ensuring effective project delivery from inception to closeout. Leverage commercial real estate expertise to advocate for owners...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Elevate the engineering department by driving delivery, managing teams, and ensuring production quality. Lead hands-on development while fostering innovation in AI-driven systems to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $339K *

Transform programmatic advertising by defining and scaling innovative products, collaborating across teams to enhance advertiser experiences while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform business growth by generating leads and fostering client relationships across Chemicals, O&G, Power, Metals, and Advanced Facilities sectors, driving profitability and strategic sales initia...

Baton Rouge, LARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical 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.