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.
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...
4 weeks ago
Director, Cloud Infrastructure
$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...
Today
Senior Director of Product Management, Outbound
$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...
3 days ago
Stonehaven - Director of Compliance
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Technical Product Owner, Data
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
2 days ago
Senior Product Manager - People Systems
$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...
2 weeks ago
Director of Client Services - Production Solutions - A Moore Company
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Workforce Strategy & Intelligence
$110K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of workforce analytics by leading strategic initiatives that shape talent decisions and influence organizational success. Collaborate with senior leaders to navigate complex workf...
Today
$120K - $145K *
Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Digital Strategy & Solutions
$111K - $185K *
Lead digital strategy initiatives, translating clinical and operational priorities into integrated solutions. Manage portfolio governance and drive collaboration across diverse stakeholders to advance...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Transform customer delivery operations in a dynamic financial services landscape. Lead large, diverse teams to drive exceptional service quality, operational efficiency, and technology integration whi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manager, AMER - Teamwork Collection | Enterprise Solutions
$168K - $265K *
Lead a high-performing sales team to execute strategic plans for enterprise customers, driving the adoption of the Teamwork Collection. Collaborate with key partners to enhance client satisfaction and...
3 weeks ago
Customer Operations Manager, Gainsight
$99K - $124K *
Unlock potential by driving the creation and maintenance of Gainsight CSP content, ensuring seamless integration across marketing and RevOps. Lead quality assurance, collaborative workflows, and repor...
Reposted 4 days ago
Lead Product Designer - Rentals
$180K - $244K *
Join us as a Lead Product Designer to shape a groundbreaking Rentals experience, collaborating with a senior team to define and deliver innovative solutions for renters and property managers in a fast...
1 week ago
$85K - $95K *
Transform search strategies by leading SEO initiatives that drive organic growth and enhance brand visibility across diverse channels and emerging platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional...
1 week ago
Director of Customer Success, Scaled Strategy
$150K - $180K *
Transform the Customer Success landscape by leading a new NORAM scaled team, defining strategies for global customer engagement, and ensuring personalized experiences at scale across diverse segments...
Today
$112K - $143K *
Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Elevate business strategies by leveraging AI to enhance operations and drive decisions. Partner with executives to identify opportunities, shape solutions, and deliver measurable outcomes through coll...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (Identity)
$170K - $200K *
Lead the charge in designing and operating high-impact identity systems, driving medium-to-large projects from ambiguity to delivery while ensuring reliability and quality across the enterprise identi...
3 weeks ago
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.