Director of UX Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of UX Do?

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.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

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.

Career Outlook and Compensation

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.

Find Your Next UX Leadership Role

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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$160K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance customer success for high-value enterprise accounts, fostering long-lasting partnerships, driving engagement, and optimizing retention while managing a high-perfo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $169K *

Lead the transition to a modern, AI-native ITSM platform, enhancing service management across teams. Drive employee-centric design, streamline workflows, and ensure seamless integration while maintain...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion cross-functional project management for drug development, ensuring effective planning, execution, and governance across complex initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive Phase 3 re...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $215K *

Join a dedicated team to shape enterprise strategies in business continuity and risk management while driving operational resilience across the organization. Leverage your expertise to influence decis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $186K *

Optimize developer engagement by managing the user journey from first touch to activation. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Developer Hub and drive measurable growth through effective lifecycle m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project success by managing VDC planning and execution across all phases, leading teams, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering client relationships, while integrating innovative technology...

Los Angeles, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$144K - $288K *

Drive modernization and operational stability for eligibility processing, leading a multi-team engineering organization to enhance cloud-based data services and APIs, ensuring high availability and co...

Illinois, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $285K *

Lead the charge in product marketing by defining positioning, executing go-to-market strategies, and collaborating across teams to deliver compelling narratives that resonate with technical audiences...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive Navy revenue growth as you partner with executives to innovate and execute forward-thinking GTM strategies, transforming opportunities into impactful contracts while navigating complex defense e...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead SaaS solution implementations for complex accounts, driving technical integration while managing stakeholder relationships and project details for successful deployment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$270K - $280K *

Join a team that's driving clinical excellence by overseeing trial execution, managing timelines, budgets, and CROs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring team...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $196K *

Champion innovative solutions in healthcare coding by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing product strategies, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and agile methodolo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $265K *

Join a team that's redefining service line leadership in the pharma/biotech sector. Drive growth, manage client relationships, and deliver expert project management while fostering collaboration and i...

Fishers, INRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $243K *

Deliver innovative disaster recovery solutions for healthcare systems, ensuring compliance and resilience for clinical workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of AI-driven financial advice by designing intuitive, impactful products. Collaborate closely with PMs and engineers to create solutions that enhance user experience and drive results...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage in delivery leadership for life sciences CRM transformation programs, ensuring high-quality implementation and governance across multiple client engagements while managing resources and develop...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $200K *

Lead a national team of Key Account Leaders to drive sales in campus public safety, focusing on recruitment, coaching, and team performance. Shape strategies to enhance sales effectiveness and adapt t...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform client relationships by leading complex digital banking implementations. Oversee project execution, manage risks, and ensure client satisfaction while driving portfolio growth through strate...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $205K *

Unlock client advocacy by leading a transformative client experience function. Drive strategy, manage escalations, and enhance satisfaction across all case phases, ensuring clients feel valued and hea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$109K - $165K *

Advance your career by leading a team of Implementation Consultants to enhance enterprise customer engagement, drive successful deployments, and foster a high-performance culture while collaborating c...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engage with customers to define and quantify business value, shaping strategies across the customer lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to develop frameworks and tools that enable consistent value measu...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Champion transformative solutions as an IT Business Analyst, driving strategic vision across departments. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance business information systems and optimize pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $325K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading data, analytics, and automation strategies for Technology Risk and Compliance, ensuring effective risk mitigation and compliance across the organization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Director of UX?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.