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.
$100K - $120K *
Lead project management efforts for complex land development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to manage scopes, schedules, and budgets while fostering c...
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Senior Manager, Solutions Consulting
$230K - $280K *
Lead a high-performing team to enhance Solutions Consulting, drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure the success of strategic accounts through innovative, accountable deal execution and contin...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Implementation & Delivery Lead USA
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in executing complex retail software implementations, guiding customers from discovery to adoption. Drive project success through cross-functional collaboration and deep fashion indust...
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Collaboration Consulting Engineering Technical Leader
$130K - $180K *
Empower customer engagement by leading the design and deployment of innovative contact center solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable, AI-driven workflows that enhance operational...
3 days ago
$195K - $217K *
Drive client success by leading strategic initiatives and fostering strong relationships in healthcare technology. Leverage deep domain expertise to enhance outcomes and ensure effective use of soluti...
3 days ago
$102K - $120K *
Lead the charge in driving product strategy and execution for AI applications, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Growth - Health Plans
$160K - $200K *
Empower your career by leading health plan expansion efforts. Drive strategic partnerships, engage executives, and align teams to enhance our impact in the healthcare sector through innovative AI solu...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...
3 days ago
$250K - $300K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of global Oracle consulting services. Lead a $300M+ organization, driving strategy, operational excellence, and innovative delivery models across diverse geograph...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of talent acquisition by proactively identifying top performers in experiential marketing, creative, and production industries. Foster relationships with passive candidates and enhanc...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $150K *
Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth by executing innovative strategies and leveraging packaging solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs while maintaining a...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $150K *
Unlock new business opportunities and enhance customer relationships by executing strategic sales initiatives, leveraging packaging solutions, and driving profitability while ensuring exceptional serv...
3 weeks ago
Principal Technical Program Manager - Trust
$204K - $266K *
Lead multi-team security initiatives by driving technical readiness, managing dependencies, and influencing executive decisions. Collaborate across Trust Engineering, Product, and Legal to establish f...
3 weeks ago
Lead Technical Program Manager - Remote
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's driving complex, cross-functional programs that enhance client engineering requests and ensure timely delivery. You'll shape processes, manage dependencies, and support Tier 1 clien...
2 days ago
$130K - $150K *
Drive operational excellence by overseeing day-to-day functions and enhancing processes to ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate across teams to boost performance and elevate patient satisfact...
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Instructional Design Specialist
$91K - $118K *
Transform learning experiences by designing impactful programs that enhance performance. Collaborate with experts to create scalable solutions, driving measurable behavior change and ensuring quality...
2 weeks ago
$170K - $250K *
Unlock the potential of our Search platform! Lead a transformative rebuild aligning user experience with monetization for sustainable success, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance sear...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, AI Solutions Strategy & Planning
$206K - $261K *
Accelerate the commercialization of AI-driven solutions by leading strategy and planning efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to define go-to-market frameworks, enhance retailer experiences, and dr...
2 weeks ago
Director, AI Solutions Strategy & Planning
$234K - $247K *
Join a dynamic team to shape AI-driven solutions for retailers, defining go-to-market strategies and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance product offerings and market impact...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...
1 week ago
$113K - $160K *
Partner with us to drive innovation and shape strategies that enhance client experiences through advanced technology solutions and data-driven insights, while collaborating with stakeholders to delive...
1 week ago
Sr. Director - Brand & Creative Strategy
$131K - $209K *
Lead creative strategy initiatives, guiding a team to enhance brand storytelling and align marketing efforts with corporate goals. Collaborate across departments to deliver impactful campaigns while e...
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Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Lead
$198K - $230K *
Drive innovation in metabolic health by integrating clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance product offerings that support health insights in a dyn...
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$140K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by managing complex studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficien...
1 week ago
1722 - Director, Strategic Sourcing- D&C
$125K - $185K *
Lead the charge in delivering strategic category value by orchestrating client-centric Design & Construction initiatives that align with operational goals, ensuring effective delivery through an innov...
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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.