Director of UX Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of UX Do?

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.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

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.

Career Outlook and Compensation

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.

Find Your Next UX Leadership Role

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.

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$180K - $210K *

Elevate creative excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team, setting vision and quality standards, and driving impactful brand strategies across diverse channels in a dynamic healthcare environmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$188K - $245K *

Drive innovative UX design strategies in clinical settings, leading a talented team to enhance decision support and care coordination. Collaborate across functions to integrate AI and elevate user exp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Transform digital experiences by leveraging UX research, design, and AI innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer engagement and optimize digital journeys, ensuring impactful and user-c...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading strategic initiatives in benefits, payroll, and automation. Drive impactful change while managing a high-performing team and collaborating ac...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate brand transformation by leading a dedicated creative team, ensuring high-quality visual and verbal expression across global campaigns and touchpoints to create memorable customer experience...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $202K *

Drive product operations excellence by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing AI integration, and optimizing UX design to ensure a seamless product development lifecycle that empowers rapid, high-q...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Inspire the future of user experience by leading the design of innovative AI-driven workflows and a scalable design system that enhances multi-product ecosystems. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $175K *

Shape the future of user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces that empower women in their health journeys. Collaborate across teams to create impactful solutions that merge user insights with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $245K *

Shape innovative user experiences by leading design initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving strategic solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functions to elevate design quality an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $222K *

Champion innovative design solutions that enhance user experience across multiple product areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful initiatives, leveraging AI tools and custome...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $195K *

Drive operational excellence and lead a high-performing team to deliver complex digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage resources, and ensure profitable...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Transform user experiences by leading human-centered design for a major public data platform. Oversee research, design, and governance to create intuitive solutions for diverse audiences, ensuring acc...

Fairfax, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate user experiences by leveraging AI tools to enhance design processes, ensuring intuitive and accessible digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic UX initiat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$143K - $256K *

Shape innovative product designs that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful design initiatives and engage with strategic custom...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$317K - $475K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of contact center solutions. Lead a global team, engage with enterprise customers, and drive technical strategy while delivering innovative solutions that address...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Transform creative visions into reality by leading design projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating with clients. Drive strategic branding initiatives while ensuring high-quality deliverables in a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $250K *

Shape the future of digital lending by leading product management teams to enhance acquisition and servicing experiences. Drive strategic vision, optimize user journeys, and foster cross-functional co...

Dallas, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $251K *

Champion innovative design solutions as a Lead Product Designer, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing user experiences for Jira. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of w...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $315K *

Shape the future of visual design for an enterprise design system, leading the evolution of its visual language and guiding teams to create consistent, high-quality experiences across products and maj...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative design solutions for B2B2C platforms, driving user-centric experiences while balancing stakeholder needs. Collaborate across teams to elevate product quality and scalability, ensur...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$173K - $290K *

Lead product strategy for design systems and accessibility, driving innovation and adoption across teams. Shape integrated roadmaps, enhance product health, and ensure alignment with evolving AI-nativ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$119K - $150K *

Lead transformative design initiatives in complex environments, driving impactful solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Embrace AI tools to enhance workflows and deliver user-ce...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $191K *

Drive design strategy to enhance product experiences with exceptional craftsmanship, systems thinking, and leadership. Collaborate across teams to innovate and elevate complex B2B software, while ment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $210K *

Champion operational excellence by leading Product Operations, driving innovation, and optimizing workflows. Manage a dedicated team to enhance product delivery, streamline processes, and ensure align...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $147K *

Join a team that's reshaping digital experiences as a Senior Experience Designer, leading product strategy and enhancing user engagement through innovative design solutions and collaboration across va...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Director of UX?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.