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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$90K - $110K *

Engage clients by crafting impactful programmatic strategies that align with business goals, leveraging data and cross-functional collaboration to optimize campaigns across various channels and drive...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Execute complex, cross-functional initiatives while navigating ambiguity and redefining operational models. Your strategic insights and leadership will propel projects to success and enhance overall o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate client success by leading strategic paid media initiatives for B2B companies. Drive impactful conversations, optimize campaigns, and connect spend to revenue, all while fostering trust and del...

Toronto, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Optimize onboarding excellence by designing impactful programs that accelerate new sales hires' productivity and ramp times in a high-growth tech environment. Collaborate across teams to ensure practi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive client growth and strategy for flagship TikTok Shop accounts, leading a team to optimize performance and execute innovative social commerce initiatives. Shape the future of digital commerce thro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Solve complex challenges as a Senior SCADA Engineer, designing intuitive automation graphics for advanced control systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance project outcomes and mentor junior...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower a transformative team as you enhance employer benefits through elegant full stack engineering, delivering scalable, secure systems for seamless financial interactions across diverse platforms...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $95K *

Drive the successful adoption of advanced hearing solutions by providing expert clinical support and education to healthcare professionals. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $219K *

Elevate engineering excellence by guiding technical strategy and best practices across teams. Lead architectural vision, ensure reliability and security, and foster collaboration to build a cutting-ed...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful onboarding for new customers by managing projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring a smooth transition and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $189K *

Transform your career by leading product development for FedRAMP Moderate applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance, optimize the roadmap, and enhance customer value in...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by driving AI sales strategies and fostering customer partnerships. Collaborate with top experts to bring transformative AI solutions to market, ensuring impactful growth and suc...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of civil design by leading project teams, ensuring quality, and collaborating with clients. Drive technical excellence and mentor staff while managing diverse site development pro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $229K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of autonomous vehicle software by diagnosing and deploying solutions. Join a dynamic team to enhance capabilities and resolve complex challenges in a high-stakes e...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $180K *

Lead the delivery of complex DevOps and cloud infrastructure projects, driving collaboration across engineering teams. Manage risks, dependencies, and execution plans to ensure successful project outc...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$216K - $228K *

Transform the research landscape by defining and leading user research practices that connect customer insights to product design across multiple foundational areas, driving high-quality deliverables...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful programmatic strategies for clients, managing campaigns across various channels. Optimize performance, provide actionable insights, and ensure cohesive execution by collaborating wit...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the fraud and identity landscape by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance detection, prevention, and response mechanisms, ensuring a seam...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation in vendor risk management by developing full-stack solutions to enhance enterprise security. Collaborate across teams to build seamless experiences and shape how businesses manage thi...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $155K *

Innovate product strategy and execution, bridging cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that align with customer needs and organizational goals throughout the product lifecycle...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and execution of a robust product metrics program, leveraging statistical methods to inform product decisions and enhance business outcomes while fostering data-driven insights a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead complex HL7 integrations across healthcare systems, enhancing interoperability and data-sharing capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Invent the future of fintech by leading the development of next-gen payment systems. Utilize your expertise to mentor others and enhance our platform, driving innovation and maintaining high standards...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of complex projects and drive technical direction in a dynamic environment. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing product functionality and infrastructure to accelerate growth and imp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.