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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$135K - $145K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing robust, cloud-native systems that enhance provider data management capabilities and meet the evolving needs of clients in a dynamic, collaborative env...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the development of high-value capabilities by managing the Product Backlog and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met through Agile methodologies...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative fundraising tools that empower progressive campaigns and nonprofits. Leverage modern technologies to enhance election readiness and compliance, while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and employee development. As a Supervisor, you'll lead daily operations, manage performance, and ensure compliance while fostering a collaborativ...

Chesterfield, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading data, analytics, and automation strategies for Technology Risk and Compliance, ensuring effective risk mitigation and compliance across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $246K *

Champion strategic growth by leading M&A initiatives, integrating acquisitions, and driving value creation through effective governance and executive communication. Collaborate with leadership to shap...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead and develop engineering teams focused on clinical data integration and insights. Drive the direction of data pipelines and ensure impactful, equitable health outcomes through effective collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in embedding Domino into complex enterprise IT landscapes. Drive strategic deployments, design robust architectures, and enhance AI/ML integrations while collaborating with cross-funct...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $150K *

Shape the future of compensation solutions by designing and implementing Workday's architecture to enhance employee rewards. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive accurate data management and simpl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $180K *

Build a robust data foundation to elevate Market Intelligence. Drive automation and streamline data workflows, enriching insights for research and publishing, while ensuring data integrity and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $167K *

Shape the future of mission-critical facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with design and project management teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Optimize user experience by managing Salesforce administration, enhancing platform functionality, and driving user adoption. Collaborate with teams to support business needs and ensure seamless integr...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $290K *

Transform the landscape of Federal initiatives by leading strategic operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to drive impactful results and enhance customer satisfacti...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $170K *

Lead complex research initiatives by transforming business questions into actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to design robust studies, ensuring methodological integrity and advancing resear...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining social media in healthcare. Lead strategic initiatives, drive impactful campaigns, and mentor talent while collaborating with clients to elevate their social presence acr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $185K *

Shape the future of video content at a tech-driven company. Lead the charge in creating, managing, and delivering high-quality video assets for a developer audience, while collaborating with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate customer journey operations by driving scalable processes and systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer success, technical support, and partner engagement, ensuring effici...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Transform client engagement and product marketing strategies to drive global expansion. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives, enhance customer journeys, and position the brand as a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of generative AI by providing strategic legal guidance across product, partnerships, and commercial initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and dr...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Shape the future of search by designing intuitive, engaging experiences that enhance user interactions and drive revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a seamless journey for neigh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at a leading fintech by driving user acquisition and activation for consumer lending products. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize loan conversion and establish growth strategi...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $143K *

Lead the charge in developing structural designs using advanced modeling software. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create detailed drawings and resolve design challenges, ensuring timely...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining construction technology by architecting scalable, reliable systems that integrate cutting-edge AI and computer vision. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $345K *

Lead the charge in shaping global Total Rewards strategies that attract, retain, and reward talent across diverse markets. Collaborate with senior leaders to build scalable, equitable programs while g...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.