Discover Director of UX opportunities for experienced design leaders ready to shape intuitive, impactful digital experiences. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find senior positions where you can guide user experience strategy, lead talented teams, and influence product direction.
A Director of UX sets the vision and standards for user experience across products and services. Responsibilities often include overseeing UX research and design, translating customer insights into product strategy, partnering with product and engineering leaders, and building a consistent, accessible experience. Directors may manage UX researchers, product designers, content designers, and design managers.
Employers commonly seek a strong background in UX or product design, a portfolio demonstrating measurable outcomes, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Strategic thinking, user research, interaction design, accessibility, design systems, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration are valuable. Familiarity with analytics and experimentation can help connect experience improvements to business results.
Director of UX compensation varies based on industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. These senior roles may include base salary, bonuses, and equity. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore UX leadership opportunities aligned with your experience and compensation goals.
Explore Director of UX jobs across technology, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and other industries. Review each opportunity’s leadership scope, team structure, product portfolio, and compensation details to identify roles where you can make a meaningful impact.
Lead Product Designer (NYC Hybrid)
$190K - $245K *
Pioneer innovative design solutions for complex workflows, enhancing user experiences on our platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate design quality and drive impactful product dir...
6 days ago
$64K - $162K *
Transform creative visions into reality by leading a talented design team, driving innovative strategies, and ensuring high-quality project execution across various media platforms while collaborating...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $180K *
Lead the charge in forging transformative partnerships within the entertainment industry, crafting AI-driven demonstrations to showcase innovative filmmaking technologies and fostering long-term colla...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Product Manager, Technical
$160K - $220K *
Lead the charge in defining product strategy and delivery for major client engagements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor PMs, and navigate complex challenges to ensure successful outcom...
2 days ago
Staff Product Manager, Technical
$160K - $220K *
Shape the future of product strategy by leading complex client engagements, managing the full product lifecycle, driving cross-functional alignment, and mentoring teams to deliver impactful solutions...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $135K *
Elevate user experience by conducting comprehensive UX research that transforms insights into actionable improvements for digital workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline proce...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...
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Director, Enterprise Architecture & Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Invent and lead the future of enterprise architecture and engineering, driving technical decisions and team management in a dynamic environment. Transform complex systems into scalable, secure solutio...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic growth by managing a high-performing sales team, refining sales strategies, and fostering a culture of excellence to achieve ambitious revenue goals...
4 days ago
Product Manager - Roadmap Track (Sunshine Island)
$110K - $130K *
Champion the future of casual gaming by owning the Roadmap Track, driving feature innovation, and enhancing player retention for a flagship title. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver impactfu...
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$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's paving the way for innovative product and engineering solutions. As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you'll provide essential legal guidance on AI, payments, and privacy, ensuring compli...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager, Scaled Content Systems
$500K+*
Lead the transformation of media ingestion and distribution systems, driving automated, AI-powered workflows that enhance efficiency and accelerate content delivery to a global audience. Collaborate a...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading analytics strategy for clients, turning complex data into actionable insights. Drive enterprise-level measurement frameworks and foster strong relationships with stakeholde...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of customer experience by leading AI-driven delivery initiatives. Manage a diverse portfolio, ensuring measurable outcomes while guiding teams through complex transformations and fost...
1 week ago
$115K - $175K *
Join a strategic team as you oversee complex web projects, drive digital initiatives, and promote best practices, all while collaborating across functions. Make a real-world impact while shaping the f...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead our brand evolution by crafting a distinct identity and digital presence that captivates customers. Drive design for products and marketing, manage creative direction, and build a high-performing...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $125K *
Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...
Reposted 6 days ago
Staff Product Manager - Data Products
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Director, Virtual Services
$85K - $105K *
Transform virtual resettlement services by leading a national portfolio that enhances access for refugees. Oversee strategy, implementation, and compliance while fostering partnerships and innovative...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Drive demand and pipeline growth for SaaS solutions in the laundry sector. Lead marketing campaigns, enhance customer experience, and optimize strategies to boost revenue and retention while collabora...
1 week ago
$136K - $198K *
Champion analytics excellence by guiding clients and teams, leveraging deep expertise in Adobe Analytics to drive strategic decisions and enhance measurement practices in a fast-paced environment...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to own product design and user experience for an enterprise healthcare platform, creating intuitive interfaces that simplify complex workflows while collaborating closely with prod...
Reposted 6 days ago
Director, Business Development
$150K - $180K *
Transform your career by driving new business growth in enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise in IT sales to identify key opportunities, build trusted relationships, and deliver strategic solut...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$122K - $177K *
Unlock potential by leading HRIS strategy and optimization, overseeing a team to enhance Workday and UKG systems. Drive transformation and collaboration across HR, Finance, and Operations for impactfu...
2 days ago
$217K - $271K *
Optimize cross-functional program management for a global initiative, ensuring alignment across multiple teams and geographies. Drive execution, manage dependencies, and communicate effectively to del...
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What is a Director of UX?
A Director of UX is a senior leader responsible for setting user experience strategy and overseeing the teams and processes that shape how customers interact with a company’s products or services.
What qualifications are typically required for Director of UX jobs?
Requirements often include substantial UX or product design experience, a portfolio of successful work, people-management experience, and the ability to collaborate with product, engineering, and executive teams. Specific requirements vary by employer.
What skills are important for a Director of UX?
Commonly valued skills include UX strategy, user research, product design, team leadership, accessibility, design systems, data-informed decision-making, and clear communication with stakeholders.
How much do Director of UX jobs pay?
Pay varies by company, industry, location, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; check individual job listings for compensation details.
Where can I find Director of UX jobs?
You can explore Director of UX openings on Ladders, including vetted professional roles across industries. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation to find a position that fits your goals.