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 Director, Product Finance
$227K - $280K *
Lead strategic finance initiatives to empower product decisions, driving financial evaluations and business cases for new product lines. Collaborate with C-suite and product teams to optimize resource...
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Director, Program Management (Exhibit Curation and Digital Experience- Walmart Museum)
$90K - $180K *
Innovate the visitor experience by leading curatorial strategies that blend digital and physical storytelling, ensuring world-class exhibitions and accessibility while inspiring future generations thr...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive the design and execution of large-scale data centers, managing complex projects from initiation to construction. Oversee integrated schedules and governance, ensuring accountability while enabli...
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Technical Architect Contractor
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your Salesforce expertise to design, build, and review secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integrations and effective deliv...
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$200K - $215K *
Take ownership of building strategic relationships with Global System Integrators, driving revenue growth through effective partnership management and collaborative go-to-market strategies while ensur...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Product Manager, Clinical Programs & Case Management
$86K - $138K *
Unlock innovative healthcare solutions by leading product strategy and lifecycle management for clinical programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance member experiences and drive business value while...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Reimagine business development by driving a dynamic sales pipeline across defense, renewable, and oil & gas sectors. Build lasting client relationships while identifying new market opportunities to ac...
4 weeks ago
$200K - $236K *
Lead the charge in developing strategic partnerships for Oura's innovative in-ring payment solutions. Drive commercial agreements, build cross-functional alignment, and shape a roadmap for expanding p...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion enablement initiatives across Technical and Sales domains, partnering with experts to define and execute programs. Lead content development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts to en...
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$120K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance member engagement through strategic initiatives, events, and relationship-building. Drive value for members while fostering collaboration across departments in a fast-pa...
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Director of Marketing Excellence & Commercial Performance
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's transforming strategic priorities into actionable plans that drive revenue growth and enhance commercial performance across multiple functions. Collaborate with cross-functional lea...
1 week ago
Professional Services Consultant
$95K - $115K *
Engage with clients to transform complex Enterprise Architecture needs into actionable solutions. Manage implementation workstreams, ensuring effective onboarding and training while fostering strong r...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Digital Experience Manager
$110K - $130K *
Champion the digital experience by optimizing user flows, managing web content, and enhancing conversion strategies to drive engagement and pipeline growth for a leading B2B SaaS platform...
1 week ago
Sr. Product Manager/Staff Product Manager - Core Experience (Remote)
$120K - $145K *
Lead the patient experience by leveraging data and insights to enhance mental health care engagement, collaborating with teams to design impactful solutions that elevate patient outcomes and access to...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Innovation and Delivery
$200K - $250K *
Drive critical initiatives by navigating ambiguity, building effective operating models, and ensuring measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment. Engage with leadership to implement AI solutions and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director of Learning Analytics and Strategy
$110K - $130K *
Innovate curriculum strategy and analytics to drive academic excellence, enhance learner outcomes, and support data-informed decision-making in collaboration with university partners and stakeholders...
4 weeks ago
$140K - $176K *
Lead the charge in managing a high-performing PMO team, driving project success through strategic financial oversight, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational eff...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, AMER Field Marketing
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that drives strategic AMER Field Marketing initiatives, managing a skilled team to enhance pipeline growth. Lead data-driven marketing efforts across North America, LATAM, and the Public S...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $130K *
Shape the future of our global environmental monitoring products by leading product marketing, influencing sales strategies, and enhancing competitive positioning. Collaborate across teams to create i...
Reposted yesterday
$105K - $120K *
Grow your career with a strategic marketing role focusing on product positioning, competitive intelligence, and sales enablement for a suite of environmental monitoring products, delivering impactful...
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Vice President, Change Management & Organization Design
$180K - $220K *
Transform organizational change by leading enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities and drive AI adoption. Collaborate with senior leaders to design impactful training programs...
2 weeks ago
$155K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support across employment, commercial, and compliance matters. Collaborate with internal teams and clients while developing expertise in a...
4 days ago
Senior Director, Delivery Excellence
$207K - $277K *
Lead the charge in enhancing global ERP delivery excellence, driving governance, quality, and continuous improvement across teams. Foster collaboration and optimize resource utilization to ensure pred...
2 weeks ago
Director, Learning & Growth (Remote)
$132K - $232K *
Redefine career mobility strategies by integrating talent marketplace capabilities, enabling associates to explore growth opportunities through data-informed solutions and collaborative practices acro...
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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.