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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$120K - $150K *

Join our team to lead innovative process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable results. Drive cross-functional collaboration and cultivate a culture of con...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$86K - $121K *

Join a team that's redefining subrogation leadership by driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and enhancing client relationships. This role combines hands-on management with innovative tech...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in defining GTM Engineering at Omnissa, shaping the vision, roadmap, and systems to enhance efficiency across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Drive innovation and ownership in...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $258K *

Lead the charge in defining and governing architectural strategies for a secure and scalable software ecosystem across device and digital platforms, influencing cross-functional teams and senior stake...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $269K *

Lead the charge in transforming business intelligence strategies into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and drive measurable business...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $183K *

Lead the charge in optimizing G&A technology solutions, enhancing business processes through AI and automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and compliance, ensuring scalable grow...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Optimize the digital journey by enhancing product evaluation experiences. Drive consumer confidence and collaboration across teams to accelerate purchase progression through seamless, data-driven web...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in empowering healthcare decisions as you develop brand knowledge, drive medical research, and collaborate with clients and teams to create innovative solutions that align with strateg...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Empower healthcare decisions as you drive medical research and strategic communication, collaborating with clients and teams to enhance brand objectives and foster innovative solutions in a dynamic en...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$154K - $232K *

Shape the future of operations by leading enterprise-wide transformation and optimizing manufacturing networks. Drive cross-functional initiatives, establish governance, and ensure effective change ma...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of consulting in P&C insurance. Lead client engagements, ensure quality standards, and foster long-term relationships while driving business growth and mentoring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $210K *

Advance our real estate strategy by leading portfolio planning, workplace design, and data analysis. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize office spaces, enhance employee e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Champion a team of product managers to drive innovative software solutions. Shape product direction, enhance customer understanding, and elevate product quality while fostering leadership and collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $124K *

Shape the future of client partnerships by leading strategic growth initiatives, enhancing relationships, and driving revenue through innovative AI tools and workflows. Collaborate with teams to optim...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $130K *

Join as a strategic leader in performance marketing, driving growth for high-complexity ecommerce accounts. Collaborate with teams to enhance client success and elevate marketing strategies, ensuring...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $287K *

Lead the development of innovative ad solutions that enhance user experience and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, manage roadmaps, and deliver impactfu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $228K *

Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$261K - $308K *

Transform Women's Health engineering by leading a high-impact team to deliver innovative software solutions. Collaborate across functions to shape strategy and drive organizational excellence while en...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $202K *

Unlock commercial potential by executing transformation workstreams, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering strategic insights to drive measurable results in a healthcare-focused en...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion enablement initiatives across Technical and Sales domains, partnering with experts to define and execute programs. Lead content development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts to en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $209K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading architecture design, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation across cloud and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance application mana...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join the Platform Engineering Team to design and implement innovative solutions across infrastructure, data, and security platforms, leveraging modern technologies to enhance efficiency and security i...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.