Welcome to our dedicated page for Design Director jobs. As a Design Director, you are responsible for leading, developing, and executing the strategic design vision for a company or brand. This often involves coordinating with other departments, mentoring team members, and overseeing the creative process from concept to completion.
As a Design Director, you typically oversee a team of designers and work closely with marketing, sales, and product development teams to ensure brand and product consistency. You may also be involved in hiring, training, and mentoring team members to foster a high-performing design team.
A successful career as a Design Director can lead to opportunities such as Chief Design Officer or even Executive Creative Director, depending on the structure of the company. Whatever your career aspirations, Ladders $100K+ Club is here to support your career growth.
$102K - $189K *
Empower your design career by creating intuitive AI-driven experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape user-centered workflows that enhance trust and foster innovative collaboration...
6 days ago
DIRECTOR CAPITAL DESIGN & DELIVERY
$165K - $222K *
Join a team that's shaping Toronto’s parks and recreational infrastructure. As a strategic leader, you'll manage a complex capital portfolio, driving innovation and excellence while collaborating with...
3 weeks ago
UX Designer - Engineering Development Group
$95K - $115K *
Drive impactful UX design projects while enhancing leadership skills and technical expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions, providing mentorship and techn...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of low voltage systems design by leading innovative projects, calculating electrical loads, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with teams and manage diverse system requir...
Yesterday
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that leads platform category strategies, drives P&L ownership, and shapes long-term client relations. Oversee program governance, capital planning, and industry engagement to ensure operat...
3 weeks ago
Director, User Experience Design
$138K - $179K *
Join our team as you lead and innovate user experiences, mentoring talented designers while collaborating across departments to elevate product design, customer satisfaction, and drive impactful resul...
2 weeks ago
$240K - $300K *
Unlock your potential by collaborating with teams to innovate product design, enhancing user experience and driving business growth while shaping the future of financial solutions...
3 weeks ago
$240K - $300K *
Join a team that's redefining product design standards by collaborating with cross-functional teams, innovating financial solutions, and driving user-focused initiatives to shape the future of our pro...
3 weeks ago
$240K - $300K *
Lead the charge in establishing innovative product design standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful product launches that prioritize user needs and reflect the compa...
3 weeks ago
Senior Art Director/Designer - Small Business
$119K - $212K *
Champion the visual identity of an innovative studio at the intersection of AI and creativity. Drive impactful design across multiple platforms and storytelling formats while collaborating closely wit...
Reposted yesterday
National Design Studio Manager
$100K - $120K *
Drive operational excellence and strategic alignment in Design Studios while mentoring managers to enhance customer experience and performance across multiple locations and initiatives, ensuring consi...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in complex manufacturing consulting projects, managing multiple stakeholders and delivering impactful solutions in new plant builds, supply chain optimization, and operational excellen...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Shape the future of landscape architecture by driving business development, leading innovative projects, and mentoring talent. Collaborate with studio leaders to enhance strategy while making a signif...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Drive growth and innovation by leading business development, enhancing design excellence, and mentoring talent within a collaborative studio environment, while actively expanding market reach and clie...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading business development, design excellence, and mentorship while advancing practices in landscape architecture, planning, and urban design. Drive strategic initiatives, cultiv...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion the design execution of complex projects, collaborating with various stakeholders to innovate and drive design solutions from conception through completion, ensuring alignment with client goa...
Yesterday
$140K - $160K *
Reimagine the creative landscape by leading brand design strategy, crafting compelling visual narratives across multiple platforms to elevate consumer experiences and drive engagement in a fast-paced...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of healthcare architecture by leading project teams, managing deliverables, and fostering client and consultant relationships to achieve high-performance outcomes...
Reposted yesterday
$172K - $236K *
Join us to lead and execute multiple client programs, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards while fostering strong client relationships and driving operational excellence across a portfo...
Reposted 1 week ago
$84K - $150K *
Collaborate to design engaging visual marketing assets that elevate user understanding of legal services. Leverage AI and traditional design to create compelling campaigns, enhancing usability and bra...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform healthcare landscapes by leading diverse projects, collaborating with clients and designers. Drive performance and sustainability while fostering strong relationships to achieve high-impact...
Reposted yesterday
$182K - $230K *
Join a team that's redefining design by tackling complex, ambiguous challenges. You'll identify key problems, rally cross-functional efforts, and elevate the overall experience, leading initiatives th...
2 weeks ago
Vice President, Creative Director, Copy
$180K - $265K *
Shape the future of creative leadership as you guide a talented team in delivering impactful, compliant messaging for a diverse portfolio, while driving innovation and strategic vision across the agen...
4 days ago
Director, Product and Design - Enterprise AI
$149K - $182K *
Innovate and lead the vision for AI-driven product development. Oversee design and management strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences and mea...
5 days ago
Director, Product and Design - Enterprise AI
$149K - $182K *
Empower strategic vision by leading product management and design for AI solutions. Drive innovation, team engagement, and collaboration across functions to deliver impactful software experiences that...
5 days ago
What qualifications do I need to become a Design Director?
Typically, a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field is required. However, significant experience in the design field and demonstrated leadership abilities can be just as important.
What is the salary range for a Design Director?
While it can vary widely depending on the company, sector, and region, Design Director salaries at the Ladders $100K+ Club typically start at $100,000 annually.
What skills are crucial for a Design Director?
Design Directors need to be proficient in various graphic design software and have excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. A keen eye for aesthetic details and design is paramount.