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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$110K - $130K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging your expertise in Workers' Compensation and IME. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and deliver tailored solutions to meet client needs, while exp...

Rochester, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuri...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate sales performance by developing and scaling a forward-thinking sales enablement strategy. Lead onboarding, ongoing skills enhancement, and sales methodology adherence while leveraging AI-drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of medical communications by crafting high-quality, scientifically accurate content. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful resources that meet client needs while mentori...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $239K *

Join us to lead AI-driven innovation in real-world data strategy, translating business priorities into actionable insights. Drive data intelligence and collaboration across teams to enhance evidence g...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Drive product strategy and execution for a B2B SaaS platform, blending hands-on ownership with strategic leadership. Collaborate across teams to align customer needs and business goals, ensuring high...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Kubernetes and AI/ML infrastructure landscape by leading cross-team initiatives, defining architecture, and enhancing platform reliability for scalable, secure cloud solutions...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful change by optimizing product operations through collaborative process design, ensuring alignment and efficiency while fostering innovation and simplification across complex product tea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of product strategy by leading a high-performing team, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment across operations and technology to deliver exceptional customer value and measurable...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Help us drive project success by managing AV integration projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering collaboration within...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$264K - $345K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven collaboration. Lead innovative strategies and elevate product management by integrating AI in core offerings to enhance user experiences and drive im...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic CRM and customer engagement solutions, ensuring operational excellence, risk management, and team effectiveness while driving client satisfaction and portfolio...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform observability in AI with strategic vision, driving technical progress across systems and agent telemetry, while enhancing developer experiences and guiding product direction at the intersect...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $205K *

Lead strategic client engagements to optimize mainframe environments, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver transformational programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successfu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing marketing strategies for employer audiences, managing cross-functional partnerships, and enhancing client lifecycle marketing to drive engagement and growth across the bu...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $178K *

Lead the evolution of our CMS and AI web strategy, driving product vision and execution for public sector clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $150K *

Lead product management for complex digital services, mentoring a team of Product Managers. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, prioritize needs, and deliver impactful outcomes while f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in full-funnel paid social strategy, execution, and optimization for high-growth clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated marketing solutions and drive measurable business...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive seamless implementation experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-dri...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the creation and enhancement of high-quality technical documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into user-friendly content that improves the overa...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.