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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$80K - $95K *

Transform complex cybersecurity narratives into engaging content that captivates audiences across various formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand storytelling and drive conve...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $116K *

Elevate creativity by leading innovative visual design projects across digital channels. Collaborate with teams to inspire and execute compelling concepts while enhancing the performance of creative s...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $116K *

Elevate creative excellence by leading innovative visual projects across digital channels. Collaborate with teams to inspire design concepts, ensuring alignment with client goals while enhancing overa...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the creative evolution of visual storytelling through innovative designs and infographics, enhancing taxpayer outreach materials and ensuring brand consistency across multiple platforms in a dyna...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of brand storytelling by leading creative marketing efforts. Drive engagement through innovative content creation, set the visual direction, and elevate brand presence across multiple...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare branding through innovative art direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling campaigns, guiding projects from concept to execution while mentoring junio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about storytelling and visual creativity. As a Storyboard Director, you'll transform scripts into dynamic storyboards, collaborating closely with writers and animators to...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining ICT and Physical Security engineering. Lead innovative projects, collaborate with clients, and tackle complex challenges to deliver top-quality solutions while mentoring...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$141K - $185K *

Drive seasonal concept, color, print, and graphic strategies, leading a creative team to deliver compelling, market-relevant designs that align with brand identity and inspire product development acro...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$190K - $220K *

Shape the future of product design by leading a dynamic team, setting vision, and enhancing user experiences across platforms while driving design excellence and mentoring talent...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging expertise to manage media planning and buying, optimize campaigns, and drive effective advertising strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure tar...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the design vision for an AI-native video security platform, transforming complex workflows into intuitive experiences. Lead and grow a design team while collaborating with product and engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate user experiences through innovative design solutions and usability enhancements for web applications, partnering across teams to ensure alignment with business goals and end-user needs while d...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform creative concepts into impactful designs, collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions across diverse projects. Engage with clients and stakeholders, ensuring quality and creativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$195K - $208K *

Reimagine user experiences by leading design for core product features, ensuring seamless integration and customer delight. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and trust, shaping the future...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining design systems by leading the evolution of reusable components and patterns. You'll tackle complex design challenges, collaborate with engineers, and elevate the quality...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate design excellence by leading the evolution of a shared design system, transforming complex needs into reusable components and patterns while ensuring high-quality, accessible user experiences...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving a robust design system, ensuring high-quality user experiences through reusable components and patterns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align desi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $132K *

Create impactful brand expressions by leading innovative design projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop concepts and enhance packaging and photography. Drive results in a fast-paced enviro...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Manage senior-level design for capital and I&A projects, executing planning strategies and leading a BIM program. Collaborate with teams to ensure design standards and project delivery align with inst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Elevate user experiences by designing seamless solutions for last-mile delivery. Engage in all project phases, transforming concepts into functional designs grounded in research and data. Collaborate...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative brand narratives and visual identity. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful content that drives growth while maintaining brand integrity. Inspire tea...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping intuitive AI-native enterprise products. As a senior designer, you'll tackle complex design challenges, collaborate closely with engineering, and elevate the craft of design...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Lead and elevate our creative vision by directing multi-channel campaigns, mentoring a diverse team, and optimizing production processes to enhance brand impact and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $295K *

Lead the charge in driving creative excellence across diverse design projects, mentoring a talented team while ensuring strategic alignment and timely delivery in a structured production environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.