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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$75K - $101K *

Manage web production and optimize digital experiences by collaborating with stakeholders, executing content strategies, and analyzing performance metrics to enhance engagement across online platforms...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $180K *

Transform underwriting strategies by managing excess casualty business, fostering relationships with wholesale partners, and ensuring profitable outcomes while adhering to company guidelines and marke...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $225K *

Engage in building and leading a best-in-class Solution Architecture practice, driving growth for Lending & Deposit products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-value solutions an...

Dublin, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$263K - $395K *

Lead and influence AI-native technology initiatives, ensuring cohesive architectural standards across R&D. Deliver innovative solutions while mentoring engineering teams and shaping domain-wide practi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Innovate in AI-native primary care by leading a dynamic medical group. Manage physicians, enhance care delivery, and shape clinical programs while maintaining direct patient care involvement. Drive ex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive growth in digital therapeutics by engaging medical practices, guiding them from initial interest to consistent orders. Collaborate with sales and clinical teams to shape the onboarding process a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$247K - $321K *

Accelerate progress at a high-growth SaaS organization by leading the Product & Technology PMO, driving execution excellence across R&D initiatives and fostering strategic alignment to scale operation...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate our engineering infrastructure by leading the design and development of scalable platform systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, streamline deployments, and drive operationa...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer high-quality software solutions while mentoring teams and setting technical standards. Drive innovation in cloud-native products and enhance developer capabilities through hands-on leadership...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in financial services by leading complex projects, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with top private market firms to enhance portfolio monitoring and valuation proc...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to quality operations initiatives by reviewing study documents, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance qual...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$208K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading platform services that enhance software development. Drive innovation, consolidate capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration t...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage in full stack development to create innovative software solutions, collaborating with experts to enhance user experiences and drive client success through automation, security, and best practic...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead product marketing initiatives by crafting compelling messaging and strategies that drive customer engagement and adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and measure performan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$202K - $304K *

Shape operational strategies for complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development, budget creation, and client engagement, while mentoring c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Manage media strategy and public relations for a fast-paced organization. Shape discourse, handle press inquiries, and build media networks while mitigating reputational risks. Lead a growing team and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $175K *

Shape the strategic vision for data products, leading a high-performing team to drive data-informed decisions and enhance product strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish data governance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$78K - $128K *

Lead the product lifecycle for health plans, driving strategy, development, and market alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance offerings and ensure compliance, while identifying...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and building impactful backend services and APIs that enhance customer experiences across multiple products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Drive impactful backend services and APIs for customer-facing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Embrace qual...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $195K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives to identify and capture new opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams and industry partners to enhance proposal effectiveness and drive growth in n...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns, fostering client relationships and mentoring team members to achieve strategic goals and enhance performance in a collaborative environme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise restaurant technology deployment projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and communication with stakeholders, whi...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Engineer cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure for financial markets. Drive architecture, design proofs of concept, and ensure interoperability while collaborating with teams to meet institutional re...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by enhancing security systems that protect our workforce and cloud services. Own identity controls, endpoint security, and incident response while building automation for sca...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.