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.
Director, Business Development
$150K - $180K *
Transform your career by driving new business growth in enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise in IT sales to identify key opportunities, build trusted relationships, and deliver strategic solut...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$74K - $137K *
Transform creative production by integrating AI capabilities to enhance workflows, ensuring efficient content generation and delivery. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and scalable solu...
1 week ago
$158K - $199K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic growth and client retention for major global accounts. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, delivering value and innovative solutions while managing a...
4 days ago
$158K - $199K *
Champion client success by leading strategic initiatives for global accounts, driving growth and retention through trusted relationships and innovative solutions. Leverage expertise to maximize value...
2 weeks ago
$158K - $199K *
Drive strategic account management for global clients, focusing on value delivery, retention, and growth. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, develop tailored solutions, and lead cross-fu...
2 weeks ago
Director, Delivery & Deployment Excellence
$184K - $230K *
Lead the charge in transforming business readiness and deployment excellence across the Americas, ensuring seamless Oracle E-Business Suite upgrades while aligning regional priorities with global stra...
5 days ago
$115K - $158K *
Join us to shape the future of member experiences in healthcare by leading innovative design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing service delivery through user-centered d...
4 days ago
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Product Manager, Enterprise Solutions
$174K - $218K *
Reimagine healthcare by shaping partnerships that drive innovative virtual-first care solutions. As a Senior Product Manager, you will bridge product and commercial teams, enhancing member engagement...
Reposted 1 month ago
Director, Strategy and Operations
$150K - $180K *
Drive strategic planning and operational excellence for a dynamic Marketing & Communications team. Own budgeting, resource management, and cross-functional partnerships while leading initiatives that...
2 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...
3 weeks ago
Business Development Director - Supply Chain Center of Excellence (CoE)
$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...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Advisory and Insights
$150K *
Shape the future of client success by leveraging insights and data to enhance program impact. Collaborate with leaders in law firms and professional services to drive engagement and talent development...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to drive growth in mid-tier accounts, enhancing revenue retention through upselling and collaboration. Lead strategic conversations, manage expansion pipelines, and ensure client succe...
2 weeks ago
$166K - $200K *
Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading engineering for patient-centric systems. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and mentor teams to deliver safe, efficient clinical solutions that e...
3 days ago
$130K - $219K *
Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...
1 week ago
Lead Engineer - Payments Platform
$186K - $236K *
Lead the design and development of scalable payment solutions, shaping the future of money movement for small businesses. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver resilient engineering solutions whil...
3 weeks ago
Director, AI Platforms & Engineering
$105K - $165K *
Shape the future of AI platforms by leading strategy, architecture, and engineering for scalable, secure solutions. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across enterpr...
1 week ago
Strategic Program Manager, PMO
$114K - $143K *
Drive operational excellence by leading complex PMO initiatives, enhancing governance, and implementing AI-driven methodologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform processes and elevate organ...
3 weeks ago
$185K *
Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Games Industry Communications Lead
$114K - $218K *
Shape the future of gaming communications by leading strategy and relationships across the industry. Drive impactful narratives and engage with creators, media, and partners to elevate Unity's presenc...
1 week ago
Director, Data & Distribution Partnerships
$190K - $275K *
Advance the Data & Distribution Partnerships function by innovating and scaling data reseller and distribution models, building commercial arrangements, and leading a team to create revenue-generating...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$160K - $190K *
Take ownership of the accounting and tax operations, leading a team to enhance financial infrastructure and reporting across multiple entities. Drive process improvements and ensure compliance in a fa...
3 weeks ago
Group Account Director (Medical Affairs)
$165K - $185K *
Join a team that's shaping strategic direction and driving growth across multi-account projects in medical affairs. In this senior leadership role, you'll enhance client relationships, develop teams...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of product design by transforming concepts into high-fidelity experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions through innovative prototyping and AI-a...
Reposted 5 days 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.