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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$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Connecticut, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Nashville, TNRemote

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

$125K - $140K *

Lead transformative healthcare initiatives by fostering client relationships, driving impactful research, and developing high-performance teams to achieve strategic goals and business growth...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $109K *

Unlock potential by driving project execution and fostering collaboration across teams. Manage risks, enhance visibility, and support multiple initiatives to ensure timely delivery and continuous impr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$172K - $287K *

Join us to shape the future of pharmacy by leading product strategy and innovation. Drive growth and commercialization for a diverse portfolio of healthcare technology solutions, influencing enterpris...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $150K *

Lead strategic product marketing initiatives by shaping messaging and positioning to drive market impact, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate cross-functionally with sales and brand teams for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by leading client engagement and market development in Knowledge & Research Services. Build relationships, shape client needs, and oversee impactful programs while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $154K *

Lead the transformation of showroom experiences, enhancing customer journeys and driving sales through strategic oversight and operational excellence across multiple locations...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $258K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic initiatives in Medical and Scientific Affairs. Drive portfolio governance, enhance operational excellence, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead end-to-end client engagements for complex AI and digital projects, managing multiple implementations while ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectations. Collaborate with cross-funct...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape KPA's demand generation strategy, driving measurable pipeline growth and revenue. Lead a lean team, collaborate across functions, and implement a scalable model that aligns marketing, sales, and...

Lafayette, CORemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $290K *

Champion innovation in product development platforms, driving strategy and execution for AI-first tools that enhance collaboration and efficiency across teams. Lead the evolution of platforms, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by creating intuitive UI experiences for AAA games. Collaborate with UX designers to translate concepts into polished visuals, focusing on high-quality design and animation in Unreal...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product vision and strategy, driving customer insights to align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring impactful outcomes f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at shaping the Exterior Signage business, leading cross-functional teams, driving customer satisfaction, financial performance, and operational excellence, while developing high-pe...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in SOCOM's UxS and autonomy control systems. Lead growth initiatives, manage capture strategies, and build relationships across the special operations community t...

Florida, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Invent engaging user experiences by blending UX with design engineering. Collaborate directly with engineering and sales teams to create operational interfaces for logistics, emphasizing speed, iterat...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Help us shape the future of pulmonary care by leveraging your clinical expertise to drive product development, enhance workflows, and ensure effective solutions for COPD, asthma, and other pulmonary c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex organizational dynamics by designing strategic communication and operational frameworks for a large product team. Lead initiatives that align with overarching company goals, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$102K - $154K *

Shape customer success by managing complex escalations, driving improvements, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Your leadership will enhance workflows and ensure high-quality resolutions, makin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Engage as an experienced implementation leader managing complex client onboarding and execution of digital banking solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive project success, enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.