Explore Designer Jobs Paying $100,000 and Up

Designers shape how people experience products, services, brands, and digital spaces. From crafting intuitive interfaces to building cohesive visual identities, design professionals combine creativity with research, strategy, and practical problem-solving. Explore vetted Designer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

Designer Roles and Specialties

Designer job titles span a wide range of disciplines, including product designer, UX designer, UI designer, visual designer, graphic designer, brand designer, and interaction designer. Depending on the organization, designers may focus on digital products, marketing, customer experiences, design systems, or physical goods. Review each listing to understand its scope, level, and specialty.

Skills Employers Look For

Senior design roles often call for a strong portfolio, excellent visual and interaction design judgment, and the ability to translate user and business needs into clear solutions. Employers may also value user research, prototyping, accessibility, design systems, collaboration with product and engineering teams, and the ability to communicate and support design decisions.

Find the Right Designer Opportunity

Use your search to compare responsibilities, required experience, work arrangements, and compensation details. Focus on roles that match your strengths and career goals, and tailor your portfolio and application to show the impact of your work. Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$172K - $279K *

Drive your career with impactful design leadership, managing a team to simplify payroll for small businesses. Shape user experiences by partnering across teams and defining a long-term UX vision, ensu...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of AI by architecting core building blocks for agentic systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and shared primitives that enhance collaboration across teams and drive innovation i...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $200K *

Deliver exceptional user experiences by refining complex tools into intuitive designs. Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance UX, ensuring our LLM platform meets user needs with responsiveness...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about creativity and innovation, developing compelling design concepts across digital and print mediums. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand identity...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive successful implementation and continuous improvement of cloud-based products, ensuring customer satisfaction and alignment with business objectives. Lead customer relationships, mentor junior co...

Indianapolis, INRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of civil design by leading project teams, ensuring quality, and collaborating with clients. Drive technical excellence and mentor staff while managing diverse site development pro...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Shape data-driven solutions as a Data Architect, utilizing Azure technologies to create scalable, AI-ready data architectures that unlock business insights and enhance operational performance through...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $150K *

Drive transformation by guiding government clients through human-centered design, focusing on stakeholder engagement and change management to foster adaptability and mitigate resistance in evolving wo...

Mclean, VARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $150K *

Help us guide government clients through transformative change by leveraging human-centered design and change management strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experiences and drive...

Mclean, VARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to enterprise EDI and integration projects. Collaborate with experienced engineers to design, implement, and optimize solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Explore a pivotal role in high-speed analog layout design, leading complex IP block development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure silicon success while mentoring junior engineers in a...

Irvine, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of advanced optical communication systems by leading the layout design of complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silic...

San Jose, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in high-speed analog layout design, driving complex IP block development for cutting-edge optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and m...

Ottawa, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects from initiation to close, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, effective risk management, and adherence to timelines while utilizing AI tools to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping global healthcare packaging design. As a Principal Design Program Manager, you'll establish frameworks and standards, drive strategic decisions, and ensure seamless collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform media operations by planning and coordinating across various areas, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices while driving productivity and cost savings in a dynamic environment...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by managing the lifecycle of vendor agreements and contracts. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and streamline workflows, safeguarding business interests while mi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Elevate product delivery by leading complex automotive engagements, ensuring clarity and execution across the product lifecycle while integrating AI tools to enhance client capabilities and drive inno...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Shape the future of global merchandising technology by leading engineering efforts, driving modernization, and ensuring high-quality delivery across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to implem...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Grow your career with a transformative leader shaping scalable patient support programs, guiding cross-functional initiatives, and driving operational excellence to enhance client satisfaction and org...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Empower creative excellence by leading diverse teams to craft innovative designs across digital and immersive platforms. Drive impactful storytelling and mentor talent while balancing hands-on design...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$87K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-value product increments by transforming strategic goals into actionable backlogs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless API integrations and drive contin...

Glastonbury, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of Designer jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Designer opportunities may include product, UX, UI, visual, graphic, brand, and interaction design roles. Available titles and specialties vary by employer and listing.

  • What qualifications do employers typically seek for senior Designer roles?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for relevant design experience, a portfolio demonstrating strong work, proficiency with appropriate design tools, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Some roles also emphasize research, accessibility, prototyping, or design systems.

  • Do Designer jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation information and requirements.

  • How can I strengthen my application for a Designer job?question toggle

    Present a focused portfolio that explains the problem, your process, your contributions, and the results. Tailor your resume and portfolio to the role's specialty, and highlight collaboration and measurable impact where relevant.