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.
Senior Technical Program Manager
$200K - $220K *
Empower the future of financial operations by mastering money movement, ensuring seamless transactions and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and enhance cl...
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Drive growth by managing a sales territory, building relationships, and generating premium. Leverage existing partnerships while prospecting new agencies to achieve targets and expand market presence...
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Senior Program Manager - Market Performance
$125K - $181K *
Lead the charge in enhancing market and provider performance through strategic initiatives, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring operational excellence and improved member...
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Operations Excellence Director
$135K - $160K *
Accelerate operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across service organizations. Drive quality, safety, and efficiency while optimizing spare parts and enhancing service p...
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Manager, Software Engineering - Engineering Tools
$120K - $148K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AEC software by leading engineering talent and enhancing workflows. Drive innovation in Autodesk Revit add-ins and tools while fostering a collaborative enviro...
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Drive the execution of comprehensive security programs, overseeing multiple teams to enhance vulnerability management, incident response, and cross-functional partnerships, while aligning with strateg...
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$93K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical data throughout study lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and support innovative solu...
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Sr. Manager, Enterprise Cyber Defense
$181K - $301K *
Transform your career by leading a global cyber defense team, driving proactive strategies to mitigate risks and enhance security across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...
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Drive customer satisfaction and growth by nurturing relationships, identifying upsell opportunities, and collaborating on account strategies. Leverage industry insights to maximize account potential a...
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Join a dynamic team to oversee portfolio health, ensuring quality and operational alignment across studies. Drive performance visibility, manage risks, and facilitate client governance while fostering...
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Technical Product Specialist, BRIX
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of technical customer engagements, troubleshooting software issues, and enhancing product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and inform produ...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by fostering client relationships and expanding service offerings, enhancing market presence in the Consumer, Retail, and Logistics domain through innovative solutions and collaborati...
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$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's scaling global revenue operations. As a strategic partner to the CRO, you'll drive operational excellence, manage initiatives, and influence key decisions in a fast-paced environmen...
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1741 - Director, Strategic Sourcing Facilities- Retail
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Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing excellence in Facilities for Retail accounts. Lead a dedicated team to deliver innovative solutions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure high-qualit...
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Supervisor - Program Management
$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence by overseeing program management activities, supervising a dedicated team, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance effi...
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Join a dynamic team to architect a winning go-to-market strategy that aligns Sales, Marketing, and Product. Lead GTM efforts, enhance revenue growth, and cultivate customer engagement in a fast-paced...
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Senior CIAM Engineer – Auth0 & Okta
$124K - $207K *
Join our team to design and implement secure customer identity solutions using Auth0 and Okta. Collaborate with development teams to enhance identity management through automation, ensuring seamless s...
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Lead the charge in enhancing AI search functionality, empowering legal professionals to seamlessly find documents. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize search relevance, performance, and use...
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Elevate operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and scaling growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive measurable result...
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Empower a transformative team as you enhance employer benefits through elegant full stack engineering, delivering scalable, secure systems for seamless financial interactions across diverse platforms...
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Engage with clients, driving success in digital campaign execution. Become an expert in programmatic advertising processes, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and collabor...
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Senior Legal Analyst & Litigation Project Manager
$92K - $124K *
Partner with us to enhance legal operations and implement eDiscovery processes. You'll lead customer data privacy initiatives, improving cross-functional collaboration and response strategies for comp...
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$130K - $160K *
Elevate customer success by managing strategic enterprise accounts, driving value realization, and leading a growing team. Foster relationships across all levels, ensuring seamless renewals and expans...
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Project Manager Data Center Rapid Deployment
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Manage complex data center deployment projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment among stakeholders. Oversee planning, execution, and closeout while maintaining budget and risk controls in fast...
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Senior Manager, Engineering & Product Delivery
$130K - $150K *
Drive impactful software delivery by managing engineering teams and vendor partnerships. Oversee backlog management, sprint execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, quality rele...
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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.