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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$100K - $120K *

Advance global service delivery by managing offshore partnerships, ensuring performance excellence, and driving operational improvements across teams to enhance productivity and quality outcomes...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $215K *

Take ownership of building strategic relationships with Global System Integrators, driving revenue growth through effective partnership management and collaborative go-to-market strategies while ensur...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Drive client success in our lab network by managing relationships, ensuring renewals, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and improve client experiences...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives in Marketing Solutions, driving complex programs across multiple teams. Utilize project management expertise to ensure timely delivery, financial rigor...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining employee payment solutions. As an Implementation Manager, oversee the deployment of our SaaS product for diverse clients, ensuring successful integrations and fostering s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Lead clinical data management activities for pivotal trials, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to enhance data processes and support high-qual...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate client success by crafting and optimizing innovative commerce media strategies. Leverage data-driven insights to enhance campaign performance across platforms, ensuring measurable growth and c...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of automation by leading innovative robotic solutions. Drive design, compliance, and manufacturing processes while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic, growth-stage envi...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $234K *

Empower transformative initiatives as you manage strategic technical programs across engineering and operations, driving excellence in tooling and integrations while mentoring a high-performing team i...

Mountain View, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $200K *

Accelerate public safety initiatives by leading a regional sales team, enhancing team performance, and driving strategic growth in drone technology for emergency response agencies across the U.S...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $224K *

Unlock potential by leading revenue operations, bridging sales, finance, and analytics. Drive forecasting, pipeline management, and team development to enhance business performance and ensure data int...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Unlock growth by leading federal capture efforts, developing strategies, and securing contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with capabilities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the Postgres product by owning full-stack projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring user experience is prioritized as the service scales and evolves with customer need...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining creative operations! Lead resource management, optimize workflows, and foster collaboration across teams to deliver exceptional creative solutions for clients in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $285K *

Lead the implementation of global PLM/PDM systems, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance supply chain processes and support a Tier 1 ERP buildout, ensuring scalability and efficiency across inte...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the gaming experience by crafting immersive environments for a groundbreaking horror title. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create stunning 3D assets and ensure technical excellence while s...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing design and coordination of OFCI electrical systems for a hyperscale data center. Drive project success through strategic oversight, team leadership, and client engagement w...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of multifamily affordable housing by leading capital investment strategies, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering collaborat...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Partner with us to build a scalable sales operations framework across the Americas, enhancing forecast accuracy and pipeline management while fostering strong relationships with field leadership and d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$144K - $211K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team in implementing and scaling industrial control systems. Collaborate across functions to ensure reliable, maintainable solutions that supp...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in shaping and evolving a global web ecosystem, overseeing strategy, operations, and governance to deliver high-performing digital experiences that drive engagement and business growth...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize talent acquisition strategies and operations for federal recruiting. Lead a team to enhance candidate assessment, workforce planning, and compliance with federal hiring practices while ensuri...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical outcomes, architecting production systems, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure operational excelle...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $259K *

Shape the future of global People Operations by leading a dynamic team to innovate and streamline processes, enhancing the employee experience through technology and strategic partnerships across func...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month 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.