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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

Johnson City, TNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Drive product strategy and innovation in a collaborative environment, leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experiences and deliver measurable business outcomes. Elevate your care...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Business Analyst, collaborating with cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways and enhance the US Payments landscape through innovative solutions and...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us deliver innovative environmental design projects by leading cross-functional teams through all phases from planning to implementation, ensuring alignment, managing risks, and achieving client...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways, leveraging deep USA Payments expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, drive migrations, and ensure seamless int...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful employee and change communications across the organization, enhancing engagement and understanding. Collaborate with leaders to create clear messaging and effective strategies that sup...

Alabama, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $235K *

Champion the backend usage billing pipeline, driving product direction and ensuring seamless integration for credit-based offerings while enhancing scalability and reliability across platforms...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in enterprise healthcare by owning product development, enhancing EMR integrations, and streamlining implementations to ensure rapid adoption and customer satisfaction acr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement innovative AI applications, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient solutions, and mentor junior developers while staying at the f...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Agentic Banking by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance back-office operations and drive fin...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in scalable distributed systems by designing and building a reliability platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service health and observability while mentoring f...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $181K *

Drive the development of an innovative Excel plugin, integrating AI-driven market intelligence for financial professionals. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and enhance user experience...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining financial technology by integrating AI into Excel. You'll develop a powerful plugin that enhances decision-making for financial professionals, ensuring seamless performan...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging Workday expertise to enhance reporting, payroll, and planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive co...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Oversee the coordination and management of design models across software platforms, establishing BIM standards and schedules. Review models for accuracy, identify conflicts, and support project develo...

Plano, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Engage technical leaders by driving customer success through tailored onboarding, proactive relationship building, and facilitating effective implementation of solutions. Become a crucial bridge betwe...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $244K *

Join us as a Lead Product Designer to shape a groundbreaking Rentals experience, collaborating with a senior team to define and deliver innovative solutions for renters and property managers in a fast...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Explore opportunities to partner with engineers and stakeholders, translating technical discussions into actionable deliverables while supporting CI/CD initiatives and repository governance with a foc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize global hiring outcomes by delivering a seamless full lifecycle recruiting experience. Partner with leaders and enhance talent strategies to attract top candidates acros...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer success by guiding enterprise clients in leveraging AI solutions, ensuring satisfaction and retention through strategic engagement and tailored support, while driving measurable busin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Innovate within the healthcare sector by identifying market gaps and designing impactful products. Collaborate across teams to drive product strategy, ensuring solutions meet industry needs while enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Drive innovative product strategies in healthcare by identifying market gaps and collaborating across teams to develop and implement solutions that enhance patient care and operational efficiency...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $128K *

Champion customer engagement and advocacy programs to enhance retention and brand credibility. Build and nurture a vibrant online community while executing impactful marketing initiatives that amplify...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $215K *

Drive transformative initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional programs to deliver impactful digital, data, and operational capabilities while aligning stakeholders and driving project success...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.