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.
$114K - $175K *
Elevate our Workers’ Compensation product strategy through regulatory compliance, effective team management, and system alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement state strategies and ensu...
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$174K - $273K *
Lead the charge in a high-impact Growth team, managing and mentoring engineers, optimizing delivery, and driving product strategy to enhance customer acquisition and engagement efficiently...
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$125K - $135K *
Unlock potential by crafting seamless user experiences across platforms. Lead research, design solutions, and collaborate with teams to enhance customer interactions and drive product innovation in a...
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Director - PMO - Aviation Construction
$135K - $160K *
Lead and optimize PMO strategies for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring a high-performing team to ensure project...
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$165K - $228K *
Join us to lead the architectural design of complex, multi-domain systems across cloud, data, and AI. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and shape the future of innovative solutions in a coll...
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Executive Creative Director, Health & Wellness
$285K - $350K *
Join a dynamic team as you set the creative vision for a major health account, focusing on women's health. Lead multidisciplinary teams to craft culturally relevant, impactful work across various chan...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $109K *
Advance the future of Building Information Modeling by leading BIM strategies, ensuring model quality, and mentoring teams. Drive innovation through technology initiatives and enhance project delivery...
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$75K - $90K *
Drive exceptional client outcomes by managing complex, cross-functional projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure clarity, timely execution, and risk management, transforming strategy into ac...
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$150K - $180K *
Transform software delivery by leading a skilled team in the execution of DevOps strategies, driving automation, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and resilience across or...
4 weeks ago
User Experience Lead, Recruitment Automation
$175K - $210K *
Transform user experiences by leading the design of innovative chatbot solutions, enhancing recruitment workflows, and championing design excellence across organizations. You will oversee end-to-end p...
4 weeks ago
Director of Product , Data Flywheel
$200K - $245K *
Pioneer data-driven engineering for our Autonomy Data Flywheel initiative, overseeing the entire lifecycle to enhance AI-driven operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality a...
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Staff Product Designer / Payments / Remote
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to shape the visual identity and product experience of a global fintech platform. Lead design initiatives from concept to launch, collaborating across functions to deliver impactfu...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform airport advertising environments by conducting site visits, developing signage concepts, and collaborating with design teams. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with creative design to en...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining product design at the intersection of digital and physical. Lead impactful projects from discovery to delivery in a collaborative, AI-driven environment that prioritizes...
4 weeks ago
Senior Program Manager - Director, Services
$150K - $175K *
Join a team that's driving transformation in insurance technology by leading complex SaaS programs. You'll ensure delivery excellence, manage risks, and enhance client confidence while shaping the fut...
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Director Product Management - Workflows & AI
$190K - $275K *
Lead the strategy and execution of AI and workflow capabilities, driving innovative solutions that enhance user experience and business outcomes across a scalable product suite. Mentor a team of Produ...
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$90K - $102K *
Partner with us to enhance online education by designing engaging courses, collaborating with faculty, and ensuring accessibility. Drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning within a dynami...
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$180K - $220K *
Drive the establishment of a high-impact Professional Services function that accelerates customer success. Oversee implementation, define service offerings, and lead a talented team to enhance service...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...
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Assistant Director, Global Service Delivery
$100K - $120K *
Advance global service delivery by managing offshore partnerships, ensuring performance excellence, and driving operational improvements across teams to enhance productivity and quality outcomes...
Today
$147K - $184K *
Join a team that's defining market strategies and elevating procurement narratives. You will lead product marketing efforts, guide a team, and leverage data-driven insights to drive impactful messagin...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Elevate our deal desk function by transforming processes into a scalable model. You'll implement AI tools, streamline order forms, and ensure efficient deal structuring while collaborating with cross...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform creative workflows by guiding enterprise clients through Krea’s features and capabilities. You'll facilitate onboarding, lead workshops, provide valuable feedback, and ensure clients maximiz...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that shapes the people vision and delivers strategic HR support across the employee lifecycle, guiding a small team in an innovative AI-native environment while coaching leaders to enhance...
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$79K - $158K *
Unlock potential by transforming user insights into intuitive product experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital solutions for temperature-sensitive supply chains, ensuring user nee...
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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.