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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$260K - $310K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading dual teams in the Clinical Division, driving technical excellence and career growth, while effectively managing product delivery and leveraging AI capabi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform client engagements by leading cross-functional teams to deliver automation solutions on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and high-quality standards throug...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Engage as the senior creative leader, ensuring top-tier quality and performance across all creative outputs. Drive a culture of testing and learning while fostering strong client relationships and lea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $178K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of destination marketing through data-driven insights and innovative product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

Lead the charge in architecting a robust data infrastructure that powers AI and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into scalable data solutions...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

Accelerate your career by architecting data solutions that drive AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into impactful data product...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

Help us build a robust data foundation for AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines and models, transforming complex business challenges into impa...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts by innovating sourcing strategies and collaborating with senior leaders to attract senior talent across sales and business operations, while ensuring a seamless, e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality design while promoting efficie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $112K *

Drive organic visibility improvements for clients through strategic SEO recommendations, analysis, and collaboration across media planning and analytics to achieve impactful results in the pharmaceuti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage pricing strategies by conducting in-depth analyses and executing pricing studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate implementation of pricing decisions and optimize pro...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by driving adoption, expansion, and renewal strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful marketing programs that enhance customer value and fos...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer experiences by designing, integrating, and optimizing innovative automation solutions. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver technical excellence and enhance service delivery...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the evolution of cloud and DevOps solutions, driving automation and best practices while enhancing software delivery efficiency and reliability for impactful global initiatives...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $191K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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Fort Worth, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to design and build AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and enterprise integrations...

Charleston, SCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design and build AI-driven applications, collaborating directly with clients or enhancing their teams through your expertise in software development and e...

Jackson, MSRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI by integrating with client teams or building innovative products. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI applications to deliver impactful solutions while leadin...

Topeka, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients as a Senior AI Software Engineer, integrating into teams or building products. Leverage your expertise in AI-driven applications and enterprise APIs to deliver innovative solutions...

Helena, MTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building innovative applications. Collaborate with clients and lead technical initiatives while driving complex workflows and scalable solu...

Dover, DERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing and deploying innovative applications. Collaborate with clients to enhance their systems and lead technical initiatives, ensuring high-quality...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

1 week 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.