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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Senior Digital Product Manager - Ambulatory Virtual Health
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer innovative digital experiences that enhance patient and staff interactions. Lead cross-functional teams to develop product strategies, operational metrics, and consumer feedback loops, driving...
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$154K - $208K *
Unlock your potential as you shape the architecture for consumer-facing platforms, driving innovation in AI and DTC technology. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and governance, ensuring...
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Agentic Success Portfolio Lead
$158K - $206K *
Transform customer success by leading data-driven systems and AI orchestration. Drive impactful digital journeys through analytics, collaboration, and innovative solutions to enhance customer engageme...
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Manager, Technical Implementation Services
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional technical integration services while fostering team growth and operational excellence. Drive strategic customer partnerships to optimize systems and enhance s...
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Senior Manager, Onboarding Programs
$110K - $130K *
Optimize onboarding excellence by designing impactful programs that accelerate new sales hires' productivity and ramp times in a high-growth tech environment. Collaborate across teams to ensure practi...
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$401K - $500K+*
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Drive complex enterprise SaaS projects with a focus on alignment, execution, and risk management while engaging with stakeholders across all levels to ensure successful implementations and foster cont...
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Elevate client success by leading complex implementations, managing technical integrations, and driving process improvements. Utilize AI tools to enhance efficiency while collaborating with cross-func...
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Director of Product Management and IT Operations
$130K - $160K *
Transform the future of employee benefits by leading product management and IT operations. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee product development, and ensure compliance while collaborating with dive...
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Sr. Instructional Designer - Technical Learning
$95K - $115K *
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$144K - $184K *
Lead the strategy execution for key global clients, driving client value, retention, and new business growth while cultivating trust-based relationships with senior leaders and maximizing account pote...
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Senior Manager, Client Success
$145K - $165K *
Join a team that's driven to enhance client health and satisfaction. As a key leader, manage Fortune 500 client relationships, champion product innovations, and influence strategic decisions to foster...
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Take ownership of vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring compliance and performance across multiple service categories. Collaborate with teams to drive risk assessments, negotiations, and contin...
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Lead the charge in engineering management, facilitating industry standards and guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical reports and oversee project execution while drivin...
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Manager, Enterprise Sales | DX
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Transform sales performance by coaching a team of Enterprise Account Executives, driving revenue growth, and institutionalizing effective sales processes while fostering a culture of continuous learni...
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Lead Program Manager, Customer Portfolio
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Lead complex product group initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-team collaboration. Mentor program managers while driving transformat...
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Digital Consulting Director, Oracle Cloud Financials
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Deliver strategic leadership in enterprise-scale Oracle Financial implementations, guiding design sessions and managing diverse teams to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction acr...
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$110K - $135K *
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Director, Digital Product Portfolio Enablement
$199K - $269K *
Unlock potential by driving enterprise-wide digital product strategy, governance, and investment alignment in this pivotal leadership role. Collaborate across functions to enhance decision-making proc...
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Manager, Commercial Excellence-Installation Programs
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Join a team that's focused on driving financial optimization and transforming commercial strategies. Lead efforts in budget management, contract performance, and risk mitigation while collaborating ac...
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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.