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.
Director, Ads Product Marketing
$202K - $213K *
Lead a dynamic team of product marketers to shape the future of advertising strategies, ensuring seamless product launches and cohesive messaging that drives market leadership and enhances advertiser...
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Director, Ads Product Marketing
$203K - $214K *
Transform the Ads ecosystem by leading a team of product marketers to create cohesive go-to-market strategies, ensuring seamless product launches and a strong narrative that drives advertiser engageme...
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Senior Director, BD Excellence Global Capability
$230K - $368K *
Elevate global BD Excellence capabilities by defining strategies, leading transformation initiatives, and partnering with stakeholders to drive measurable improvement in operational performance and or...
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Director Utilization Management
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing healthcare delivery through strategic leadership in Utilization Management. Drive excellence in clinical care and operational outcomes while ensuring complia...
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$150K - $180K *
Take ownership of product-led growth strategies, driving user activation and conversion to paid subscriptions. Lead innovative initiatives to enhance funnel performance and identify high-potential cus...
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Medical Director, Clinical Development
$256K - $288K *
Lead the charge in clinical trial oversight and data interpretation, ensuring safety and efficacy of pipeline products through expert collaboration and strategic planning, aligning clinical activities...
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$250K - $275K *
Empower the data landscape by leading a team to create reliable, AI-ready data systems. Own the data platform, establish governance, and ensure data quality for impactful decision-making across client...
1 week ago
Staff Engineer, Experience Engineering
$214K - $295K *
Pioneer the development of innovative user experiences across platforms, harnessing deep technical expertise and leadership to enhance product design. Collaborate broadly to drive operational excellen...
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Senior Design Engineer, Broadcast, XTG
$100K - $125K *
Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Design Engineer, transforming client needs into actionable broadcast system designs. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure pro...
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Project Manager - Implementation
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's redefining financial advisory through innovative AI solutions. As a Project Manager, you'll lead complex implementations, enhance client engagement, and collaborate on cutting-edge...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Designer - ShareGate
$125K - $160K *
Innovate solutions for complex software challenges, guiding product design from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and leverage AI for impactful work...
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AI-Native Senior Product Manager
$120K - $145K *
Drive product success with your AI expertise, guiding teams to deliver impactful solutions. Own product strategy from roadmap to metrics, aligning cross-functional efforts to meet customer needs and b...
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$140K - $200K *
Lead the charge in defining, developing, and evolving innovative live event and consumer products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance fan experiences and drive Evo's future growth through strat...
4 weeks ago
Product Manager- Workday Security
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuri...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform product vision into reality by leading cross-functional teams, defining roadmaps, and driving innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and deliver impactful solut...
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Director of Product Operations
$150K - $180K *
Manage the end-to-end product operations process, ensuring alignment across teams, driving accountability, and quantifying revenue impacts. Collaborate with leadership to enhance product delivery and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - PMO Lead
$127K - $150K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective coordination, budget management, and team supervision while driving project success across all phases...
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Head of Product & Customer Experience
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate transformation by leading product strategy and customer experience. Drive innovation at the intersection of genomics and AI, shaping the future of personalized health while building a high...
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Staff Product Manager - Finance Systems & Business Solutions
$120K - $145K *
Empower your career by leading FP&A system transformations in a dynamic environment. Drive product strategy, collaborate with finance teams, and enhance financial planning capabilities using Oracle EP...
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DIRECTOR, HELP DESK (EPIC Experience Strongly Preferred)
$149K - $299K *
Champion exceptional service delivery by leading Help Desk operations, ensuring high-quality support for members and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and effective i...
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$110K - $130K *
Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...
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Principal Product Manager, AI Strategy & Execution
$166K - $249K *
Shape the future of AI in healthcare by defining and executing a strategic roadmap that integrates intelligent solutions into clinical workflows, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating wit...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your marketing career by leading integrated organic campaigns that drive engagement and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize strategies across social media, email, and ac...
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Program Manager, Implementation (Launch)
$100K - $120K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading program initiatives that drive partner success in value-based care. Utilize data-driven strategies to manage launch processes, ensuring alignment across teams...
3 days ago
Director, Growth & Retention - Shopper
$225K - $275K *
Lead the charge in driving shopper growth, transforming casual users into engaged buyers through innovative acquisition and retention strategies while overseeing a dedicated team from day one...
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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.