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.
$110K - $130K *
Join us to elevate user experiences through innovative design and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions that transform tax filing, ensuring alignment wi...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director - Senior Construction Program Manager
$140K - $197K *
Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform user experiences by leading innovative design solutions that prioritize usability and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate human-centered design principles and...
1 week ago
Sr. Manager, Creative Strategy, Hims
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer innovative creative strategies while harnessing data-driven insights. Lead a dedicated team to enhance brand performance across multiple channels, shaping impactful health narratives that reso...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Digital Design Engineer at Rivo (Front-End Focus)
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to design and implement engaging front-end experiences for leading eCommerce brands. Leverage your skills in Figma and Shopify to create custom loyalty solutions, collaborating closely...
Reposted 6 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Director, TV, Video, Audio & Display
$150K - $170K *
Drive client growth by leading strategic TVAD initiatives, optimizing cross-channel integration, and fostering senior stakeholder relationships to achieve measurable business outcomes and financial he...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Create meaningful product experiences by designing intuitive solutions that connect creators and fans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges and enhance user engagement...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead a dynamic team to innovate and execute bold, cross-channel campaigns that elevate brand presence and drive measurable growth in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with various departments to c...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Innovate user experiences by leveraging AI tools to enhance design processes, ensuring intuitive and accessible digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic UX initiat...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $185K *
Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to drive channel partnerships, transforming opportunities into revenue-generating relationships across diverse verticals in a fast-growing ecosystem...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Champion digital transformation by leading delivery teams in Salesforce projects, ensuring excellence in project management, client relationships, and issue resolution while mentoring consultants and...
3 weeks ago
Staff/Senior Product Designer, Growth
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining growth through innovative design. Collaborate across functions to create impactful user experiences that drive client acquisition and engagement, shaping the future of fi...
Today
$150K - $180K *
Optimize product compliance and governance by leading legal strategies for AI and privacy initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and mitigate risks across...
3 days ago
VP, Group Director, Integrated Production
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining Integrated Production excellence. Lead diverse creative projects, inspire talent, and drive innovative solutions while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence for h...
1 week ago
$85K - $166K *
Inspire innovation by designing user-centric digital experiences for vehicle owners. Collaborate across teams to transform customer insights into intuitive designs, enhancing usability and accessibili...
Yesterday
$120K - $180K *
Shape the visual identity of two distinct brands by designing impactful sales assets, web pages, and social graphics. Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to elevate brand presence in th...
2 weeks ago
$113K - $160K *
Lead the charge in architecting data solutions for enterprise customers, modernizing legacy systems across Analytics, Content, and Commerce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data inte...
3 weeks ago
$150K *
Oversee a dynamic team to execute media strategies, optimize campaigns, and ensure resource alignment with business goals, driving performance and compliance across various advertising channels...
6 days ago
Integrated Campaign Strategist
$130K - $176K *
Optimize your career by leading integrated marketing campaigns that drive enterprise growth. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives and ensure cohesive execution from strategy to laun...
1 week ago
Senior Staff Engineer, Design Systems
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and implement a next-gen Design System, ensuring consistent, accessible experiences across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical alignme...
4 days ago
Director - Business Develop (Labels)
$129K - $207K *
Champion growth in our labels business by leading a dynamic team, driving revenue through strategic client partnerships, and identifying new market opportunities to maximize profit and capacity...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead and expand strategic client relationships, driving satisfaction and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact solutions and manage large-scale initiatives while ensuri...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $129K *
Lead the charge in shaping effective internal communications strategies that align with company goals. You'll engage and inform teams during periods of change while fostering a culture of transparency...
Reposted 2 days ago
Director, Marketing Operations
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in optimizing marketing operations to drive developer adoption, pipeline growth, and revenue. Oversee systems, processes, and insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...
2 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.