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.
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$95K - $115K *
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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...
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Sr. Product Manager/Staff Product Manager - Core Experience (Remote)
$120K - $145K *
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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...
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Director of Learning Analytics and Strategy
$110K - $130K *
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$140K - $176K *
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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...
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$105K - $120K *
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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...
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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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$110K - $130K *
Manage and lead field-based medical teams, ensuring client delivery and team performance while fostering scientific engagement and program growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve st...
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Senior Manager, Product Research
$185K - $278K *
Empower a team of product researchers to drive strategic insights that shape buyer and seller experiences. Collaborate across functions to enhance product direction and foster a culture of innovation...
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Innovate and lead client engagements, driving strategic insights and integrated solutions in a fast-paced healthcare environment while mentoring cross-functional teams towards operational excellence a...
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Lead Director, Medical Benefit Portfolio Product Management
$100K - $231K *
Innovate portfolio strategies by leveraging market insights and driving execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and achieve business objectives in the healthcar...
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$174K - $374K *
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Champion the future of project management by leading SAP initiatives, driving agile practices, and delivering innovative solutions that meet client needs while fostering team collaboration and continu...
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Lead the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns, collaborating with clients and teams to drive performance. Mentor junior staff while managing complex projects in a dynamic retail enviro...
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$72K - $90K *
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4 weeks ago
Manager, Legal Programs (Privacy & AI)
$110K - $130K *
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Senior Director - Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management
$174K - $291K *
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Product Owner / Senior Product Owner - Engineering Tools
$78K - $98K *
Shape the future of AEC workflows by leading product ownership and Agile delivery for an Engineering Tools team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize needs, validate outcomes...
4 days ago
Staff Product Engineer, Developer Experience
$135K - $160K *
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1 week 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.