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.
$80K - $120K *
Reimagine product marketing as you lead strategies that connect innovation to customer success, driving market adoption and value. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling messaging and shape the...
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Champion healthcare transformation by leading client partnerships and driving growth across a portfolio of health system accounts. Spearhead strategic initiatives, enhance renewals, and unlock expansi...
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Cloud Architect, Product Management
$164K - $246K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate cloud requirements into actionable product strategies, ensuring technical excellence and successful implementations in complex environments...
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Lead the charge in owning and optimizing the financial operations and forecasting that drive success across the organization, breaking new ground through cross-functional partnerships and innovative F...
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Client Experience Product & Operations Lead
$100K - $120K *
Make your mark at a dynamic organization by enhancing client experiences through innovative solutions. Lead operations, tackle escalations, and build systems that ensure seamless care journeys while d...
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Product Manager, Hardware, Hardware Support, and Supplies
$135K *
Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of hardware and support services for veterinary practices, driving P&L performance, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to e...
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Sr. Director of Customer Success
$150K - $180K *
Transform customer success strategies to enhance client satisfaction and retention. Lead a dynamic team, driving initiatives that elevate user experience and foster growth within a fast-paced SaaS env...
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Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services (Data Centers)
$161K - $190K *
Drive strategic planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs, focusing on data center delivery. Lead teams, establish best practices, and influence stakeholders to ensure successful projec...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of computer vision by leading our Delivery organization. You'll drive customer success, scale operations, and engage directly in complex implementations, ensuring...
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$275K - $300K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead AI product deployments, drive customer success, and optimize technical implementations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product offerings and ensure impactful...
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Member of Technical Staff, Product & Engineering
$125K - $150K *
Drive AI-native software development by architecting systems, guiding AI agents, and ensuring quality. Collaborate closely with users to transform business needs into reliable, efficient solutions whi...
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$130K - $165K *
Champion transformative growth within enterprise insurance accounts by leveraging extensive industry expertise, strategic account management, and consultative selling to drive revenue and client satis...
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Head of Data Governance & Enterprise Context Eng
$238K - $311K *
Transform data governance by leading enterprise strategies, ensuring data quality, and driving AI readiness. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, enhance metadata platforms, and foster a cu...
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$149K - $198K *
Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by designing scalable support models, managing a dedicated team, and leveraging technology to enhance service delivery across Legal & Public Policy fun...
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$120K - $150K *
Champion social strategy and community engagement, driving impactful growth across multiple channels. Lead a dynamic team to create culturally relevant content, leveraging AI for efficiency and innova...
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$204K - $250K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and security for government contracts. Lead the Government Programs Office, overseeing contract obligations, security measures, and program delivery...
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$100K - $150K *
Drive financial strategy by owning planning, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborate with leadership to provide insights that inform decisions, while building robust models in Excel to guide revenue an...
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$120K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading product development initiatives that enhance enterprise reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet bu...
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$120K - $150K *
Take ownership of an AI-driven product, shaping strategy, roadmap, and execution for enterprise content insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance adoption and value in regulated sec...
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Director - Data Platforms & Architecture
$162K - $244K *
Shape the future of cloud architecture by leading diverse teams, driving Azure modernization, and connecting business objectives with innovative solutions. As a technical leader, you will foster inclu...
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Program Director, Professional Services
$150K - $170K *
Lead a dedicated team to drive client success across diverse delivery modes, ensuring effective governance and coordination. Drive business development within a portfolio, nurturing critical client re...
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Principal Product Manager, Confluence Aggregation
$197K - $257K *
Champion the transformation of connected content into actionable knowledge within Confluence. Drive strategy, ensure quality, and enhance user experience by managing content organization and freshness...
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$160K - $190K *
Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead and scale our enterprise customer success function, ensuring complex customers achieve rapid value and long-term success through effective onboarding, relationship building, and team mentorship i...
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Enterprise Product Manager - ElevenCreative
$125K - $150K *
Drive enterprise revenue and adoption for a cutting-edge creative platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features, streamline workflows, and ensure a seamless experience...
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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.