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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$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of computer vision by leading our Delivery organization. You'll drive customer success, scale operations, and engage directly in complex implementations, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Oversee integrated planning across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment and timely execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to connect roadmaps with delivery capacity, supporting annual planning...

Tennessee, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$194K - $242K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies in GLP-1 and cardiometabolic health. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance buyer clarity and sales effectiveness, while coaching a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate coding and compliance for clinical services, leveraging your expertise to enhance revenue cycle management and contribute to optimal healthcare outcom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$92K - $114K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to design innovative solar PV/BESS projects. Utilize your CAD expertise to create detailed construction drawings and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Empower nonprofit organizations to maximize their impact by leading product strategy and execution for innovative fundraising solutions. Drive growth through deep customer insights, collaborative part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading communication strategies and process improvements. Collaborate with leadership and teams to ensure effective information flow and accountability, driving ini...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, technically sophisticated projects, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project alignment with client goals, budgets, and sch...

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Reposted 3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic partnerships in Creative Software Licensing. Drive growth through innovative deals, build relationships with developers, and shape the future of digital tools for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$123K - $145K *

Optimize product launches by collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and high quality. Leverage engineering expertise to manage complex programs, drive continuous improvement, and e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $341K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance C#/.NET integration for Unity Engine, driving performance and reliability. Collaborate with experts to deliver key technical solutions and advocate best practices for de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $179K *

Drive innovative technical solutions by partnering with sales teams to address complex client needs and elevate engineering workflows, ensuring successful integration of products throughout the sales...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on transforming corporate learning. As a senior leader, you'll drive strategic initiatives, engage with top executives, and shape the future of wo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage multiple large-scale projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative software solutions in a global legal environment. Drive project succ...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $245K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy across diverse teams, driving innovation in a dynamic marketplace. Collaborate with engineering and design to enhance user experiences for pet parents and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $220K *

Transform program delivery by leading teams and managing client relationships. Drive strategic direction, ensure compliance, and achieve revenue goals while fostering a collaborative, remote-first env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by owning the end-to-end product lifecycle for agents, driving innovation and efficiency for both technical and non-technical users. Collaborate closely with leadership to shape the...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive growth in enterprise accounts, owning the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with a dynamic team to convert leads into revenue while leveraging market insights...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by architecting next-gen AI-driven CRM solutions. Lead a dynamic team to optimize data processing, enhance automation, and deliver exceptional user experiences while driving market...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $204K *

Drive transformative growth by leading strategic initiatives that redefine operational models and enhance market performance across franchise systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic sales initiatives, managing key accounts, and fostering long-term partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities and delive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving architectural excellence and AI adoption. You'll optimize cloud systems, enhance data processing, and lead engineering teams to innovate and scale efficiently, ensuring robu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.