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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$150K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping the U.S. HCP marketing strategy for JYNNEOS, driving integrated programs and optimizing engagement through data-driven insights and compliance, while collaborating across te...

Durham, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Transform the future of pharmacy operations by leading the development of scalable, reliable front-end solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive technica...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Lead the transformation of media ingestion and distribution systems, driving automated, AI-powered workflows that enhance efficiency and accelerate content delivery to a global audience. Collaborate a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $151K *

Champion cloud security by leading engagement with strategic customers, ensuring effective adoption of Wiz's solutions. Drive collaborative initiatives that enhance customer value and navigate robust...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $210K *

Transform workforce data into actionable insights by leading People programs, systems, and analytics. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous im...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering initiatives across Microsoft 365 collaboration services, ensuring secure, reliable solutions while mentoring engineers and enhancing platform health thr...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$157K - $283K *

Take ownership of the design and management of high-profile ADA upgrade projects, ensuring effective execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex product concepts into intuitive user experiences across various platforms. Collaborate in a high-ownership role, focusing on enterprise design that meets diverse user needs while ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the mobile product experience by leading design initiatives that empower creators and engage fans. Drive product quality and innovation through hands-on design, collaboration, and strategic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $105K *

Shape high-impact executive engagement programs by coordinating logistics, timelines, and communications. Drive seamless execution of 10-20 events annually, ensuring polished delivery and stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of talent management by partnering with Product and Technology leaders to design and implement a GM operating model, ensuring effective organizational strategies and people practi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $144K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable generative AI services, ensuring architectural integrity and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead our brand evolution by crafting a distinct identity and digital presence that captivates customers. Drive design for products and marketing, manage creative direction, and build a high-performing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Shape the future of digital lending by leading product management teams to enhance acquisition and servicing experiences. Drive strategic vision, optimize user journeys, and foster cross-functional co...

Dallas, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that shapes the people vision and delivers strategic HR support across the employee lifecycle, guiding a small team in an innovative AI-native environment while coaching leaders to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Innovate AI-driven systems that enhance clinical and operational workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, elevate care delivery, and build scalable infrastructure in...

New York City, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Drive product innovation in healthcare revenue cycle management by optimizing eligibility verification and enhancing payer connections. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure effective...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of analytics by serving as a trusted technical advisor, guiding prospects through data architecture and business outcomes while collaborating with sales teams to drive revenue growth...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer effective customer engagements by seamlessly integrating technical and business insights, ensuring tailored solutions that address client challenges and maximize the impact of analytics platfo...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by serving as a trusted technical advisor, bridging gaps between technical and business needs, driving revenue growth, and ensuring successful proof-of-concept projects with key stake...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Champion growth by engaging complex life sciences accounts, driving value through strategic relationships. Navigate multifaceted deals with precision, collaborating across teams for impactful sales su...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower audit teams to excel with a hands-on role that drives software adoption, enhances workflow efficiency, and delivers measurable outcomes. Collaborate across functions to modernize audit practic...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by leading innovative marketing strategies. Leverage your expertise to shape and expand market presence while collaborating with top researchers and organiza...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.