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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$139K - $219K *

Empower financial excellence as a strategic partner for AI infrastructure and token finance, driving insights and models to support decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic landscape. Collaborate acro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of client engagement by managing robust perks and rewards programs. Drive partnerships, optimize client experiences, and enhance financial relationships through innovative credit card...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in AI/ML initiatives that enhance student engagement and retention. Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver predictive models and measurable outcomes, transforming data into ac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-notch administrative support to program leadership and project personnel, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across multidisciplinary...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$135K - $178K *

Transform data governance by leading initiatives that bridge legal compliance, data security, and technology operations. Drive innovative self-service workflows while ensuring compliance across divers...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of optical communication systems by leading complex analog layout design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engin...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $142K *

Transform Salesforce systems by enhancing integrations and configurations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support professional services and streamline project management, ensuring seamless operati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $185K *

Elevate executive and client experiences by designing luxury hospitality programs across a national portfolio, ensuring exceptional service standards and memorable interactions in corporate environmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $146K *

Analyze and enhance quality processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in...

Maryland, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $179K *

Shape the future of gameplay animation by creating high-quality character animations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the artistic vision while working independently to resolve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Make your mark as a full stack engineer, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to build high-quality, scalable applications and elevate user experiences. Shape our technology and play a ke...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Develop cutting-edge ML workflows and infrastructure, influence company direction, and tackle complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment, boosting productivity and innovation across te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Scrum Master, facilitating Agile execution, coaching teams, and removing obstacles to ensure high-quality software delivery while aligning business needs with technical...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $161K *

Join a dynamic team to shape a cloud-native data platform, managing data sourcing and enhancing user experience for internal teams. Drive adoption, ensure data quality, and translate cross-functional...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead complex capital projects by overseeing technical and operational management, ensuring timely delivery, and mentoring a talented team for excellence in bulk material handling and construct...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative planning solutions as a Technical Product Manager. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, enhance operational stability, and deliver i...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of scalable core platform systems that process transactions and integrate with financial institutions globally. Drive innovation and mentor...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $230K *

Transform strategic visions into reality by owning product lifecycle from ideation to impact. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, drive customer satisfaction, and ensure business...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $150K *

Drive the design and delivery of advanced AI solutions, mentoring engineers and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable architectures, leadi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $219K *

Unlock potential by partnering with sales teams to drive enterprise solutions, engaging C-level executives, and delivering tailored product demonstrations that address complex business challenges and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $231K *

Optimize data infrastructure and AI solutions to drive impactful analytics and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable data models and pipelines, ensuring high-qualit...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's innovating robust applications by leveraging your expertise in React and Python/Django. You'll drive technical initiatives, enhance user experiences, and lead high-impact projects t...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $285K *

Shape the future of user experiences by leading design teams focused on AI-powered interactions. Collaborate across product and engineering to establish quality standards, foster innovation, and devel...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advancing marketing capabilities by translating business strategies into impactful product outcomes. Drive innovation across multiple channels, enhancing customer engagement and del...

Somerville, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   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.