Senior User Experience Designer Jobs

Discover senior user experience designer opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to shape intuitive, effective digital products. Ladders features vetted career opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles where senior UX designers guide product experiences from early research and concept development through launch and ongoing improvement.

What Senior UX Designers Do

Senior user experience designers help teams understand user needs and translate them into clear, useful experiences. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include conducting user research, mapping journeys and workflows, creating wireframes and prototypes, refining interaction patterns, and partnering with product managers, engineers, researchers, and visual designers. Senior designers often take ownership of complex projects and help align user needs with business goals and technical constraints.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a strong portfolio that explains design decisions and demonstrates outcomes, along with experience in interaction design, prototyping, usability testing, and design systems. Senior roles may also require facilitation, clear communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to mentor teammates or influence product direction. Familiarity with tools such as Figma and with research and analytics methods can be valuable, depending on the role.

Career Growth and Work Settings

Senior UX designers work across industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and enterprise software. Career paths can lead to staff or principal designer positions, UX management, design strategy, or broader product leadership. Explore Ladders listings to find opportunities that fit your experience, preferred industry, and career goals.

Find Senior UX Designer Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted senior user experience designer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and discover positions where your expertise can make a meaningful impact on digital products and services.

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$129K - $193K *

Innovate exceptional customer experiences by managing complex global deployments, leveraging expertise in HCM, Payroll, and Financial solutions while enhancing methodologies through effective stakehol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $208K *

Empower your career by leading innovative AI-driven product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes through data-driven insights and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by transforming workflows and enhancing team capabilities through AI. Collaborate across departments to implement innovative solutions that streamline operations and drive sustained a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Launch your design career by creating user-driven experiences and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Develop wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI while growing your skills in a dynamic envi...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $200K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior Appian Developer, tackling complex BPM challenges. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize high-performance applications while mentoring junior develop...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by managing innovative projects in autonomous driving. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mitigate risks, and drive solutions through data analysis and effective communication in a d...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$169K - $188K *

Drive innovative product strategies that enhance the customer experience in e-commerce. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize the shopping journey, balancing immediate tactics with long-term visi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive complex project implementations by leading cross-functional teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring compliance. Leverage Salesforce expertise to optimize processes and foster client relations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $140K *

Champion end-to-end implementations for clients, managing timelines and expectations while solving complex sales compensation challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by owning full-cycle hiring for GTM and R&D teams. Engage with stakeholders, shape strategies, and drive hiring velocity while ensuring a positive candidate experie...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative software development and business intelligence projects. Leverage your Power BI expertise to design impactful dashboards and data integrations while enhancing...

Calgary, ABRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Empower teams by leveraging your expertise in software development and business intelligence to create impactful Power BI solutions, optimize performance, and enhance user experience across diverse in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by leveraging your software development expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to elevate business intelligence through advanced Power BI designs, ensuring excepti...

Edmonton, ABRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focusing on advanced software development and business intelligence. Contribute your expertise with Power BI and design impactful dashboard interfaces in a coll...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful solutions by leveraging your expertise in software development and business intelligence. Collaborate on designing high-end Power BI dashboards while optimizing performance and ensur...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform search strategies by leading SEO initiatives that drive organic growth and enhance brand visibility across diverse channels and emerging platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage project costs, drive strategic initiatives, and foster relationships. Leverage your expertise in cost management to deliver value and support growth while mentoring o...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$156K - $255K *

Partner with us to drive revenue growth by engaging in sales pursuits, demonstrating business value, and advising teams on value management principles to ensure successful customer outcomes and impact...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product design by leading innovative initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping user experiences from concept to delivery. Drive design excellence and foster a culture of feedbac...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $212K *

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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic design role focused on transforming complex supply chain systems into intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive imp...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$114K - $145K *

Drive strategic content initiatives by collaborating with clients and teams to enhance audience engagement and optimize customer experiences. Elevate content strategy practices through innovative fram...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user experience by developing design standards and guidelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize digital applications using user research, testing, and best pract...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior user experience designer do?question toggle

    A senior UX designer researches user needs and designs digital experiences that are intuitive and effective. The role can include journey mapping, interaction design, prototyping, usability testing, collaboration with product and engineering teams, and mentoring or guiding design work.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for senior UX designer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek substantial UX design experience, a portfolio showing process and results, proficiency in interaction design and prototyping, and strong collaboration and communication skills. Some roles also value experience with research, analytics, accessibility, or design systems.

  • How much do senior user experience designers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, so browse current listings for salary details and role-specific requirements.

  • Where do senior UX designers work?question toggle

    Senior UX designers work in many industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and enterprise software. Opportunities may be on in-house product teams, at agencies, or with consulting organizations.

  • What are common career paths for senior UX designers?question toggle

    Experienced senior UX designers may advance to staff or principal designer roles, move into UX or design management, specialize in design strategy, or pursue broader product leadership positions.