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.
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of AI-driven product design, leading comprehensive design efforts across web and mobile to create intuitive, user-friendly experiences that simplify complex workflows...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower teams by leading design for complex, AI-driven web and mobile products. Collaborate cross-functionally to create intuitive experiences and elevate design quality throughout the product lifecyc...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Brand Strategy
$130K - $150K *
Champion strategic excellence by leading brand initiatives for life science clients, enhancing agency capabilities, and mentoring junior team members in a collaborative environment that adapts to evol...
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Associate Director, Brand Strategy
$130K - $150K *
Reimagine brand strategy for life science clients by driving innovative solutions, enhancing agency capabilities, and building collaborative relationships across teams. Leverage market insights to gui...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the design and development of innovative products, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to optimize aesthetics and functionality, while actively problem-solving and adapting to s...
1 week ago
$155K - $170K *
Accelerate marketing success across diverse brands by leading strategy, driving demand generation, and enhancing creative direction. This hands-on role requires a balance of visionary leadership and e...
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$140K - $220K *
Unlock potential by owning the outcome of high-stakes federal programs, collaborating with engineers and customers. Drive success through strategic decision-making, relationship-building, and effectiv...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $220K *
Drive customer program outcomes by leading technical engagements, defining success metrics, and ensuring seamless collaboration between engineers and stakeholders for impactful deployments...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $220K *
Create impactful outcomes as a Deployment Strategist, collaborating with engineers and government clients to define success and drive results across critical programs in defense and engineering...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $220K *
Accelerate customer success as you strategically manage deployment outcomes. Collaborate with engineers and executives, drive program success, and foster strong relationships, ensuring your team's wor...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $220K *
Drive success by owning program outcomes, collaborating with engineers, and building customer relationships. Balance technical insights and strategic direction to influence the deployment process and...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $220K *
Take ownership of customer programs by guiding outcomes with a small team of engineers. Your role spans from tactical problem-solving to executive briefings, ensuring success through deep collaboratio...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $220K *
Join a team that's redefining program outcomes by embedding with engineers and clients. Shape success metrics, prioritize challenges, and engage across all levels to ensure deployments become indispen...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Architect operational excellence by leading the transition from prototype to high-volume production. Own P&L, drive multi-site scaling, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a tech-enabled...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Business Operations
$225K - $275K *
Shape the future of business operations by driving strategic planning and execution at pace. Lead a centralized team to enhance decision-making and resource allocation while fostering an AI-driven cul...
4 weeks ago
Product Designer- San Francisco HQ
$120K - $150K *
Join us to drive the end-to-end design process, enhancing revenue reporting and invoicing products with a focus on world-class user experiences and collaborative innovation with cross-functional teams...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Deliver innovative design solutions and manage complex projects, overseeing architects, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with industry standards while meeting budget and schedule object...
2 weeks ago
$170K - $190K *
Join a dynamic design team to shape the visual story of innovative financial products. Drive creative strategy, lead impactful projects, and mentor designers while enhancing brand identity in a fast-p...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Grow your career with a pivotal role that connects diverse teams to ensure effective execution of client projects, translating business needs into clear delivery plans while establishing streamlined w...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Transform your career by managing innovative design projects within a dynamic team. Lead architects and engineers, shape data center solutions, and uphold industry standards, all while delivering exce...
2 weeks ago
Director of Construction (Hybrid, Seattle)
$160K - $250K *
Deliver exceptional leadership in designing and constructing high-volume retail locations while driving strategic initiatives, cost efficiencies, and robust cross-functional teamwork to achieve superi...
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$160K - $200K *
Champion innovative design solutions, leading multiple data center projects and managing cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with engineering standards and project objectives while maintaining...
2 weeks ago
$157K - $210K *
Transform our paid media strategy as a strategic leader focused on scaling customer acquisition, maximizing revenue impact, and driving powerful data-driven campaigns through innovative technologies a...
Reposted 2 days ago
Product Design Director, Consumer & Developer Experience
$251K - $286K *
Transform the digital customer journey by leading a cross-disciplinary design team. Drive high-impact design initiatives that enhance user experiences across web and mobile platforms, aligning strateg...
Reposted 1 week ago
Product Design Director, Consumer & Developer Experience
$230K - $263K *
Transform the digital customer experience by leading a cross-functional design team, driving innovative strategies, and ensuring exceptional design quality across web and mobile platforms, all while a...
Reposted 1 week 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.