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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$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...

Canada, KYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Columbia, MDRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion patient-centered outcomes by leading scientific research and strategic initiatives. Direct clinical outcome assessment projects, cultivate client relationships, and drive revenue growth while...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

Portland, ORRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Empower our cloud infrastructure by reimagining deployment processes, enhancing security, and driving AI-first development. Collaborate across teams to build robust systems that support our venues and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$192K - $256K *

Transform product strategy into market-ready offerings, driving revenue growth and adoption. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and alignment across Sales, Marketing, an...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $250K *

Shape the future of compliance at our dynamic organization while driving risk oversight, managing external relationships, and guiding teams to meet complex regulatory requirements across insurance ope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving product delivery excellence across teams. You'll ensure timely resolution of client requests and bugs, coordinating efforts between Product, Engineering, and Customer Ex...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing systems for student academic planning, ensuring reliability during peak loads while pioneering innovative, career-oriented pathways and registration experiences for highe...

San Mateo, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $150K *

Reimagine data management as a Senior Technical Product Owner, leading cross-functional teams to drive product vision and execution. Oversee complex SQL Server systems and cloud-native applications, e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of assessment content by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and shaping product roadmaps. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality delivery and innovate using AI too...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in defining strategic visions and multi-service roadmaps for medium to large accounts, integrating marketing with cross-functional business strategies to drive growth and client satisf...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the People systems ecosystem, driving product vision and strategy for HR platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and workforce...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client services by developing a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and leveraging technology to improve productivity and client satisfaction in a dynami...

Lanham, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering service delivery for legal and professional clients. Lead a dynamic organization focused on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $105K *

Create engaging open educational resources by collaborating with faculty and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Drive innovation and accessibility in course design while promoting...

Oregon, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.