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.
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.
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.
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.
$80K - $95K *
Help us advance high-quality digital design by coordinating BIM workflows across multidisciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise in Revit and Autodesk technologies to ensure model integrity, suppo...
2 weeks ago
Executive Director, Clinical Operations
$285K - $310K *
Lead the strategic execution of global clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering collaboration across teams and mentoring Clinical Operations per...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead comprehensive user research initiatives to uncover insights that enhance product design and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advocate for user needs and drive impactful...
1 week ago
Senior Instructional System Designer
$95K - $115K *
Transform the learning landscape by leading the design and development of innovative educational materials. You'll engage diverse teams to create immersive, high-quality training experiences using cut...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Drive successful implementation of MiraCloud solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Lead project management practices, oversee teams, and foster relationships to achieve t...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion the successful implementation of MiraCloud solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Lead project management practices, oversee teams, and drive profitability while...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful large-scale projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while fostering strong custom...
1 week ago
Director, Strategic Affairs - Higher Education
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of higher education by leading strategic initiatives and government affairs. Collaborate across teams to drive revenue opportunities and influence policy, ensuring impactful solutions...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of hotel technology by owning the end-to-end booking experience, bridging guest interactions and hotel-focused workflows to drive measurable business value through innovative solution...
Reposted today
Senior Product Manager, CRM & GTM Systems
$104K - $176K *
Champion the Lead-to-Opportunity domain by driving product strategy, mentoring analysts, and enhancing the GTM tech stack. Influence the roadmap and ensure seamless lead conversion while collaborating...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that foster growth. Develop and optimize recruitment processes while creating a culture of inclusion and innovation to attract top talent...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$169K - $304K *
Drive innovative IAM architecture solutions, collaborating globally to enhance cloud asset control and ensure operational excellence through strategic design and cross-functional teamwork...
1 week ago
$71K - $107K *
Oversee regional IT service delivery, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction. Connect global strategies with local operations, enhancing user experiences and driving service improvements in a...
Reposted 2 days ago
GTM Strategy & Programs Manager
$135K - $169K *
Unlock your potential as you design and enhance go-to-market programs that drive sales productivity and revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable in...
Reposted 2 days ago
$130K - $160K *
Innovate and lead the outbound sales development team, driving strategy and execution. Oversee SDR functions, from hiring to coaching, while collaborating with Marketing and AEs to enhance pipeline ge...
5 days ago
Product Owner, AI & AWS Delivery
$110K - $130K *
Transform customer experiences by managing AI and Agentforce delivery projects. Oversee project scope, financials, and schedules while fostering strong client relationships and driving innovation in a...
4 days ago
Product Owner, AI & AWS Delivery
$110K - $130K *
Drive impactful AI and Agentforce delivery projects, managing customer relationships and internal initiatives. Leverage your strategic planning and analytical skills to oversee project execution and f...
4 days ago
Head of Strategic Partnerships
$160K - $200K *
Lead transformative partnerships in the travel industry, driving strategic growth and revenue. Engage with C-suite executives to secure high-impact deals and elevate market positioning through collabo...
4 days ago
Senior/Lead Product Manager, Integrations
$120K - $145K *
Elevate integrations by leading the product roadmap, focusing on API-first solutions and enhancing developer experience to drive scalability and monetization across the platform...
4 days ago
Solution Architect, Legal Billing
$130K - $145K *
Help us design and implement billing solutions for law firms, leveraging your accounting expertise and software skills to streamline time entry, invoicing, and collections processes on the Litify plat...
1 week ago
Principal Business Technology Product Manager
$131K - $176K *
Shape the future of sales excellence by owning end-to-end seller experiences. You’ll optimize workflows, create impactful solutions, and directly influence our revenue systems through innovative produ...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Business Development Director - B2B/Healthcare Audiences
$125K - $150K *
Transform revenue growth by driving B2B audience solutions sales, leveraging deep agency insights and consultative strategies to forge lasting partnerships and enhance digital transformation for clien...
2 days ago
Director, Professional Services - Cybersecurity
$160K - $175K *
Transform cybersecurity professional services by leading delivery execution, ensuring quality, and developing talent. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service capabilities and drive...
2 weeks ago
$164K - $205K *
Elevate scientific rigor in real-world evidence development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure agent conceptualization and evaluation meet scientific standards, driving impactful solut...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Design innovative learning experiences that engage and empower associates. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions using modern technology and st...
3 weeks ago
What does a Design Director do?
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?
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?
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?
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.