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.
Sr. Customer Experience Manager (US)
$113K - $126K *
Reimagine the customer journey by leading a dynamic team to enhance CX measurement and insights, driving strategic improvements and user satisfaction across multiple touchpoints within a collaborative...
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$150K - $190K *
Transform healthcare by leading the development of scalable clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline onboarding processes while ensuring co...
4 days ago
$110K - $185K *
Transform organizational change management by leading initiatives that enhance adoption and engagement across enterprise transformation projects, focusing on content operations and AI-enabled workflow...
2 weeks ago
$186K - $250K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing HEOR team to drive payer engagement and market access strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights that enhance patient access to innovat...
2 weeks ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Enterprise Transformation
$120K - $145K *
Shape complex, cross-functional programs that drive enterprise transformation, focusing on Customer Data Platform implementation and AI initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure strategic...
2 days ago
Frontend Engineer - Design Systems
$140K - $158K *
Partner with us to enhance design systems by building shared components and patterns. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create accessible, user-friendly interfaces that elevate product exper...
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Senior Director I, Umbrella Product Management
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that's redefining the Umbrella line of business by overseeing P&L, driving innovative strategies, and collaborating across departments to achieve profitable growth and enhance customer sat...
4 days ago
Senior Director, Product - Oncology
$160K - $200K *
Optimize the future of oncology by driving product strategy, engaging key opinion leaders, and translating complex needs into innovative healthcare solutions that improve patient care and clinician ex...
1 month ago
Director, Sales Compensation Strategy
$207K - $310K *
Empower the future of incentive compensation by leading a dynamic team to design and optimize compensation plans that align with strategic growth objectives, ensuring financial discipline and driving...
4 days ago
$160K - $210K *
Redefine product marketing strategies that drive growth across diverse portfolios. Lead the charge in connecting insights with commercial plans, overseeing launches, and optimizing lifecycle managemen...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Innovate product management across a diverse SaaS portfolio, leading teams to enhance strategy and execution. Collaborate with executives to drive growth and operational excellence in global markets...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in Workforce Management and Quality Assurance. Drive operational excellence, vendor partnerships, and innovative strategies to enhance service delivery and p...
3 days ago
Director, Clinical Systems & Data Management
$205K - $229K *
Lead the charge in enhancing clinical data systems and technology, ensuring reliable, scalable solutions while driving effective collaboration across teams to transform clinical workflows and deliver...
4 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager - UGC
$135K - $160K *
Shape the future of user-generated content by leading product strategy and execution. Drive improvements in quality, trust, and customer activation while collaborating across teams to enhance the cont...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $175K *
Join a team that's redefining AI-driven solutions by leading product development for an innovative tech concierge. Drive the evolution of agent capabilities, ensuring quality and reliability while col...
4 days ago
$115K - $150K *
Innovate your career with a strategic role focused on omnichannel marketing. Lead data-driven insights and creative recommendations for a top financial services brand, collaborating across teams to en...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $140K *
Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...
Today
$150K - $180K *
Optimize engagement and monetization strategies for an AI-driven product, transforming customer interactions into measurable growth. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and implement effective use...
4 days ago
Staff Developer Experience Engineer
$199K - $270K *
Shape the future of software development by enhancing tooling, CI/CD, and operational workflows, ensuring teams can seamlessly transition code changes into production with improved speed, quality, and...
4 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Applied AI
$153K - $213K *
Drive efficiency by automating internal processes, enhancing productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks, implement AI solutions, and ensure measurable impact on w...
2 weeks ago
Director, Global MSP Marketing
$156K - $234K *
Transform global MSP marketing by leading strategy, driving partner engagement, and executing campaigns. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance pipeline and revenue while ensuring effective partne...
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Lead Director - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Engineering
$144K - $288K *
Transform your career by leading enterprise-scale AI/ML initiatives that enhance data engineering capabilities and operational excellence. Drive innovation, security, and compliance for impactful AI s...
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$150K - $190K *
Shape the future of digital credentials by leading a dynamic team of engineers. Ensure high-quality software delivery, foster a culture of collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in a scalable...
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Senior Program Manager - Data Security & Information Governance
$135K - $178K *
Transform data governance by leading initiatives that bridge legal compliance, data security, and technology operations. Drive innovative self-service workflows while ensuring compliance across divers...
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Senior Engineering Manager, Data Platform
$225K - $265K *
Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...
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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.