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.
Director, Corporate Development & M&A Integration
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Engineering Manager, Data & Clinical Integration Teams
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Director of Strategic Initiatives - (US Federal)
$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...
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Transform the Digital Engagement portfolio by leading technical initiatives, driving scalable architectures, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance c...
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Customer Journey Operations Manager
$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...
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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...
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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...
2 weeks ago
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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...
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Lead Engineer, Store Technology
$130K - $150K *
Shape innovative cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure security, scalability, and efficiency in store technology operations. Elevate performance th...
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Senior Vice President - Connecticut and Vermont
$180K - $220K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic growth and operational excellence across Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty practices. Drive brand visibility, client engagement, and a high-performance...
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Director, Content Accessibility
$80K - $135K *
Lead a dynamic team to enhance accessibility in assessment content. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape strategies and standards, ensuring compliance with accessibility guidelines whil...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Shape strategic value engagements with key customers, delivering impactful ROI models and financial frameworks. Collaborate across teams to influence high-value deals and serve as a trusted advisor th...
4 days ago
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Shape the future of enterprise strategy by driving positioning and vertical plays in the media and publishing sector. Collaborate closely across teams to craft narratives that convert and differentiat...
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Transform your career by leading GTM enablement initiatives that equip sales and marketing teams with essential training, certifications, and resources to drive success in a rapidly scaling organizati...
3 weeks ago
Vice Preseident Technical Architecture & AI Transformation
$200K *
Drive your career by leading technical architecture and AI tooling development in a dynamic company transitioning to multi-platform solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor talent, and engage with en...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
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Transform enterprise software systems by leading design and development efforts, ensuring scalable, secure applications that meet federal mission needs while mentoring engineers and driving best pract...
1 week ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
$133K - $235K *
Drive your career with impactful cross-functional programs, leading initiatives from planning to launch. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complexity, ensuring successful delivery and continu...
3 weeks ago
$184K - $200K *
Unlock potential by driving the vision and strategy for innovative products that empower independent candidates and enhance user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable...
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Director, Franchise Operations - Total Portfolio, NorCal MU
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Transform the Coca-Cola business by managing bottler partnerships, driving strategic planning, and ensuring operational excellence. Lead initiatives that enhance franchise capabilities and foster sust...
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Create and evolve a distinctive visual identity that resonates across all platforms. Collaborate with teams to translate complex ideas into compelling designs, ensuring a cohesive brand experience tha...
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Director of Service Delivery (Remote)
$150K - $180K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a team of Project Managers to deliver large-scale data center fit-out projects, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancing customer experience and foste...
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Project Manager-Retail Bank Ground Up Construction
$95K - $115K *
Support project management for retail bank construction, overseeing all phases from planning to completion. Engage with clients, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while conducting site visits acro...
1 week ago
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Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...
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.