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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$168K - $240K *

Lead the charge in optimizing business operations through innovative solutions, driving efficiency and productivity while fostering cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making to en...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $175K *

Shape the future of ad experiences by designing engaging offerwall units, balancing player, publisher, and advertiser needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize formats, enhance perfor...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $210K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading controls design for data center developments. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality automation solutions, integrating advanced technologies and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of dealer marketing solutions by leading product management efforts, overseeing current offerings, and defining a next-gen platform that enhances customer engagement and retention...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sales initiatives that drive growth and forge strong relationships with key retail and eCommerce clients in a fast-paced environment requiring frequent travel. In...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of platform capabilities by leading strategy and execution for data, AI, and user experience initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance custo...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $255K *

Shape the future of personalized consumer products by driving strategic partnerships and revenue growth. Lead business development efforts, cultivate relationships, and expand market reach to position...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$169K - $255K *

Join a team that's driving growth through strategic partnerships in personalized consumer products. Lead initiatives to expand market reach and revenue streams while collaborating across functions to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$165K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading integrated facilities management for a pharmaceutical portfolio. Drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and foster strong client relationships while overseeing...

Raynham, MARemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive product strategy and execution for a critical portfolio area, leading cross-functional teams to transform user insights into impactful software solutions while mentoring others and shaping platf...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading clinical strategy initiatives to enhance drug diversion prevention and ensure patient privacy compliance. Drive impactful relationships, educate st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$50K - $150K *

Bring your expertise to drive business growth by securing new enterprise accounts and cultivating high-value partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital media s...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Support a growing SaaS company by managing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance, and advising on legal matters. Collaborate with various teams to streamline processes and mitigate risks while ma...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$68K - $105K *

Drive data excellence by managing multi-source integrations and ensuring high-quality reporting standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data infrastructure and deliver actionable insights...

Colorado, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Elevate our talent acquisition by architecting AI-driven recruiting workflows. Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of innovative solutions that enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $344K *

Lead the charge in advancing enterprise field intelligence strategies, ensuring a unified approach to customer engagement and decision support across multiple therapeutic areas, while driving actionab...

East Hanover, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining change management in healthcare. Support the adoption of innovative informatics solutions, ensuring seamless transitions and user readiness across the Veterans Health Adm...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining the SaaS landscape by driving strategic growth and closing high-value deals. Engage with senior leaders, develop a robust pipeline, and collaborate cross-functionally to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative data center design projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with global teams and clients, managing multi-disciplinary teams while fostering s...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$185K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining digital experiences by architecting scalable, resilient systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and reliability while leveraging AI tools to drive innova...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading VDC initiatives to optimize project delivery, enhance collaboration, and improve performance. Mentor teams and drive innovative construction technology practices in co...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative design solutions for colocation and hyper-scale data centers, overseeing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with global teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading diverse teams on high-profile projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while collaborating gl...

Arlington, VARemote

2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing innovative data center projects, overseeing design teams from concept to construction. Collaborate globally, ensuring high-quality delivery while fostering client relations...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 days ago

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

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.