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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$121K - $142K *

Elevate automation in software engineering by building AI-driven tools and systems. Collaborate with a focused team to enhance reliability and speed in package and image management, shaping the future...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $127K *

Innovate with us to enhance data protection strategies, ensuring robust security and compliance across diverse platforms. Collaborate on complex projects, troubleshoot incidents, and drive improvement...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

Drive brand strategy and integration by translating insights into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling narratives and creative briefs while managing workstre...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Drive critical initiatives by navigating ambiguity, building effective operating models, and ensuring measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment. Engage with leadership to implement AI solutions and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join us in shaping the future of Fair Lending solutions. Drive product strategy, deliver expert analysis, and enhance client outcomes while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Your expertise wil...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$275K - $350K *

Lead the charge in building a subscription research business, driving sales and market strategy across energy, trading, and institutional sectors. Collaborate with analysts to tailor offerings and est...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower our privacy program by automating processes, managing data subject requests, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You'll leverage technical skills to build scalable tools and systems, d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $230K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and performance across multiple channels, optimizing customer journeys and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve measurable outcomes in MRR and product expansion...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $200K *

Elevate client relationships by leading strategic executive engagements, transforming account priorities into impactful conversations that drive growth and strengthen partnerships. Collaborate with sa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative products by translating customer needs into actionable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming global operations with cutting-edge digital solutions. Drive AI adoption, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and ensure compliance, while fostering a culture of operatio...

Lexington, MARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Optimize customer onboarding by managing end-to-end implementations, translating solution designs into actionable configurations, and ensuring seamless project execution while fostering strong client...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data collaboration by leading product strategy for clean rooms and data delivery platforms. Drive innovation in privacy-conscious solutions while ensuring scalability and alignment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $251K *

Join us to lead cross-functional project management in a dynamic biotech environment. Drive global commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across teams while enhancing operatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative social media programs that connect healthcare clients with their audiences. Drive strategic content development and manage cross-functional teams to ensure im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Elevate business growth by driving strategic sales initiatives across key sectors. Leverage your network to build relationships and develop tailored solutions, while collaborating with partners to enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive product marketing strategies and execute impactful campaigns across multiple markets, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering community engagement in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $250K *

Unlock the potential of our Search platform! Lead a transformative rebuild aligning user experience with monetization for sustainable success, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance sear...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive go-to-market strategy for AI-powered healthcare solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product positioning, messaging, and performance. Own marketing execution and leverage insig...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate IT Controls and AI Resiliency projects, ensuring effective management and delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Manage the campaign calendar and ensure timely launches by transforming customer requests into actionable specs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project alignment and drive success...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $256K *

Elevate the market growth strategy for biologics research, driving software adoption and AI use cases. Collaborate with global teams and engage with industry leaders to shape the future of molecular t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $147K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies that drive growth and market differentiation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute go-to-market initiatives and influence product...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $120K *

Grow your career with a strategic marketing role focusing on product positioning, competitive intelligence, and sales enablement for a suite of environmental monitoring products, delivering impactful...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.