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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$96K - $120K *

Empower strategic growth by leading paid search initiatives across retail media networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, deliver insights, and ensure client satisfact...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Drive full-cycle sales for global clinical operations, fostering client relationships and developing strategic plans for service growth in alignment with company objectives...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $314K *

Lead business development efforts in our Development Advisory practice, driving growth through client relationship expansion and opportunity origination. Collaborate with leadership to connect client...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer partnerships that drive value in our rewards ecosystem. You'll lead the strategy and execution of high-impact collaborations, optimizing our marketplace for cardholders while enhancing revenue...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$285K - $320K *

Lead the charge in delivering Honeycomb Private Cloud, driving product growth, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational processes while building a high-performing engineering team to supp...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the People systems ecosystem, driving product vision and strategy for HR platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and workforce...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $185K *

Lead the strategy and development of innovative analytics and AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that drive measurabl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development for Durables, bridging customer needs with cross-functional teams to drive growth and innovation in North America. Build relationships and de...

Mentor, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Drive impactful frontend solutions, transforming complex requirements into user-centric, performant interfaces. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the healthcare experience for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $150K *

Join us as a Product Owner/Application Lead, driving Salesforce solutions for government clients. Collaborate with architects and developers to deliver high-quality applications, ensuring client satis...

Mclean, VARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to define product strategy and deliver innovative payment solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive customer value and business outcomes while managing the end-to-end paymen...

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1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive the creation of engaging technical content in cybersecurity and identity security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into clear messaging, ensuring accuracy a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping commercial agreements that drive our global luxury lifestyle business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contracting practices, ensuring speed, quality, and...

Corte Madera, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $132K *

Take ownership of multiple projects across various phases in financial services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and drivi...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive seamless client implementations by managing complex, multi-service projects. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and exceptional client experiences thr...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing user-centered experiences that integrate AI and human interactions. Collaborate with clients and teams to create impactful solutions, ensuring usability and quality acros...

Dallas, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to shape financial systems that drive growth and innovation. You'll own the strategy for money movement and banking, collaborating across departments to enhance reliability and sca...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of our Google ecosystem business by driving growth, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring exceptional client delivery. Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at digital modernization initiatives by leading human-centered product design. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows, automate processes, and create AI-enabled experi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading product development initiatives that enhance enterprise reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $275K *

Elevate technical excellence as the Chief Engineer, guiding multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success through robust architecture, requirements management, and strategic decision-making in com...

Huntsville, ALRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $150K *

Join us in enhancing employee skills and knowledge through innovative training strategies. Lead a dedicated team to drive operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous learning that attrac...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $200K *

Drive growth by building relationships and managing sales for energy solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value while navigating complex customer needs and enterprise sales cycles to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Engage with C-suite leaders to drive strategic sales for a compliance platform. Lead full sales cycles, develop account strategies, and leverage AI tools to enhance client relationships and achieve re...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.