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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$146K - $244K *

Transform pricing and monetization strategies across a complex portfolio, driving alignment and execution with cross-functional teams to enhance customer value and profitability while leading innovati...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Create high-quality 3D character models with a focus on stylized realism, collaborating with a team to ensure artistic vision and technical constraints are met while mentoring junior artists and impro...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the strategy and development of innovative motion technology solutions, overseeing globally distributed engineering teams to deliver high-quality software. Collaborate with stakeholders to align...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in enhancing editorial excellence by managing a dynamic team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications, and providing expert guidance on writing standards and project mana...

Alameda, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team in fire alarm design. Drive innovative solutions, optimize project performance, and collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and qu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by leading integration strategies and architectural decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data and AI solutions while driving...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $128K *

Empower growth by strategically managing producer relationships and driving new business initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance market presence and ensure effective communication, while leve...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Drive your career with a dynamic sales role, owning the full cycle from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with leadership, build strategic account plans, and leverage your expertise to achieve consi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $175K *

Drive the integration of AI tools into a secure cloud platform for capital markets, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with top law firms and engineering teams to enhance document wo...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine client partnerships by managing complex relationships, driving performance, and leading recovery strategies. Collaborate with executives to ensure client success and identify growth opportun...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Join our dynamic sales team to drive enterprise demand and own the full sales cycle. Engage with senior stakeholders, leverage a sophisticated SaaS platform, and lead strategic conversations across mu...

San Mateo, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Empower strategic growth and operations by integrating cross-functional teams, aligning priorities, and driving initiatives to enhance study delivery and operational excellence in a dynamic environmen...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading UX research to enhance consumer offerings, understanding pet parent needs, and shaping product positioning. Collaborate across teams to drive insights that influence strate...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $161K *

Reimagine customer engagement by leading unified platform delivery strategies. Drive operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration to enhance client success and retention in clinical trial...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing sales team in the public safety SaaS sector. Drive growth, execute strategic deals, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance our market-leading softw...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive product performance and adoption by collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute marketing strategies for advanced surgical technologies, enhancing customer engagement and optimizing pro...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $277K *

Lead the charge in enhancing global ERP delivery excellence, driving governance, quality, and continuous improvement across teams. Foster collaboration and optimize resource utilization to ensure pred...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $225K *

Shape the future of strategic partnerships by driving alliances with institutional investors and tech ventures. Lead a high-impact team to enhance growth and market influence through innovative collab...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career by leading strategic SEM campaigns that enhance online visibility and drive conversions. Collaborate with innovative clients, analyze data, and optimize performance to exceed goa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by engaging customers to develop tailored solutions using open-source technologies and cloud-native architecture. Drive success through collaboration and innovation, bridging engineer...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Champion complex heavy civil construction projects from planning to execution, collaborating with field leadership, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and successful project delive...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving transformative change through strategic analysis and execution. This high-visibility role collaborates with leadership to ensure progress on critical initiatives and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$124K - $207K *

Champion the integration of renewable energy into global grids by leading a skilled team in developing advanced simulation models and control solutions for diverse energy systems, driving innovation a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.