Director of User Experience Jobs

Explore Director of User Experience jobs for experienced design and product leaders ready to shape how people interact with digital products and services. Directors of UX set experience strategy, guide research and design, and partner with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver useful, intuitive experiences. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of User Experience Do?

A Director of User Experience turns customer and business needs into a clear experience vision. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee UX research, interaction and visual design, information architecture, content design, accessibility, and design systems. Directors establish priorities, evaluate outcomes, and help teams maintain a consistent, high-quality experience across products and channels.

Common Responsibilities

  • Set UX strategy and connect experience priorities to product and company goals.
  • Lead and develop designers, researchers, and other experience professionals.
  • Partner with product management, engineering, marketing, and executive stakeholders.
  • Use customer research, usability testing, and product data to inform decisions.
  • Champion accessibility, usability, and cohesive design standards.
  • Communicate design rationale, roadmaps, and results to stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a track record leading UX or product design teams, strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to translate research into practical product direction. Experience with design systems, research methods, prototyping, accessibility, and cross-functional product development may also be valuable. Requirements vary by company, industry, and the scope of the team.

Find Director of User Experience Jobs on Ladders

Browse Director of User Experience openings and related UX leadership roles on Ladders. Compare opportunities by responsibilities, organization, and compensation, and explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Use your experience in user-centered design and team leadership to find a role aligned with your next career move.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing strategies through Adobe's ecosystem. Engage with clients to assess needs, design solutions, and deliver measurable impact while ensuring high satisfaction ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate client marketing strategies by leading transformative engagements using Adobe's ecosystem. Collaborate with senior executives to design data-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Transform talent strategy and team member experience by leading an integrated HR organization. Drive talent management, acquisition, and relations while fostering relationships and delivering measurab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the product strategy for B2B email and identity data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product launches, enhance capabilities, and engage with cli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead and elevate a dynamic residential design team, ensuring exceptional client experiences and high-quality designs while fostering team development and streamlining processes. Drive innovation and a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $175K *

Optimize insights and strategies to drive brand growth through creative exploration and consumer engagement. Collaborate effectively with teams and clients to redefine strategies and inspire innovativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $108K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex creative projects, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment across teams. Leverage your expertise to mentor junior PMs and enhance efficiency in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Drive the development of advanced UIs for autonomous ground vehicles, blending hands-on coding with technical leadership. Collaborate with teams to optimize user experience and ensure reliable perform...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Lead global field operations, driving strategy and execution across sales, technical services, and partner functions. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize pipeline management, forecasting, a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at People & Culture operations, ensuring strategic support and innovative programs to enhance employee experience and business alignment while fostering strong leadership and opera...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $196K *

Lead the charge in shaping compelling visual narratives for global demand generation campaigns, driving brand excellence and performance marketing through innovative design and strategic collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $176K *

Contribute to high-impact demand generation campaigns as a visual creative lead, driving innovative design and strategy across digital channels to enhance brand engagement and pipeline growth in a fas...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $176K *

Lead the charge in visual creativity for global demand generation campaigns, driving brand excellence and performance marketing. Shape engaging experiences that guide enterprise decision-makers throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$399K - $453K *

Transform enterprise experiences by shaping strategy and leading multidisciplinary teams. Drive innovation across Salesforce's product ecosystem to redefine collaboration, customer journeys, and agent...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$399K - $453K *

Transform enterprise experiences by leading cross-functional teams to shape strategy and develop exceptional working products that deliver customer value and drive innovation across Salesforce's diver...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $251K *

Join our team to lead the strategy and vision for innovative data products, enhancing our data platform and customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive exceptional insights and deliver sol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative care discovery solutions by leading a dynamic engineering team. Collaborate across functions to enhance user experiences, streamline workflows, and drive measurable outcomes in hea...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Empower a dynamic People function while managing various corporate operations. Collaborate with external partners and lead organizational design efforts. Multi-faceted role requiring resourcefulness a...

4 weeks ago

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

$176K - $294K *

Advance AI design by leading a team to create cohesive, user-friendly experiences across platforms. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and enhance product quality through effective design standards...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $264K *

Join a team that's redefining AI design! Lead the development of a cohesive AI-first design system, ensuring consistency across platforms while mentoring a high-performing design team. Drive innovatio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $168K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a digital product strategy that enhances user experience and drives business transformation. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and opti...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $163K *

Help us elevate our design system as a Senior UX Designer, ensuring consistency and scalability across our digital tax products while collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $163K *

Elevate our design system by owning and evolving components for digital tax products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency, scalability, and usability, while maintaining high...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $163K *

Join a team that's redefining design systems for digital tax products. As a Senior UX Designer, you'll enhance our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability while collaborating closely with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$114K - $149K *

Shape the future of our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across digital tax products. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and maintain high standards in component desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of User Experience do?question toggle

    A Director of User Experience sets experience direction and leads teams responsible for research, design, and usability. The role works across product, engineering, and business functions to improve customer experiences and support organizational goals.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of User Experience jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial UX or product design experience, leadership ability, a strong portfolio or record of impact, and skill in collaborating with cross-functional teams. Specific education and technical requirements depend on the employer.

  • What skills are important for a UX director?question toggle

    Important skills often include UX strategy, people leadership, research literacy, product thinking, communication, stakeholder management, accessibility, and the ability to guide design systems and measure experience outcomes.

  • How much do Director of User Experience jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific salary information.

  • Where can I find Director of User Experience jobs?question toggle

    You can browse Director of User Experience and related UX leadership opportunities on Ladders, where listings are focused on professional roles paying $100,000 or more.