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 - $120K *

Drive revenue growth by leading high-performing sales teams and executing strategic sales initiatives. This role combines leadership with deep expertise in performance marketing to achieve ambitious b...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$129K - $172K *

Drive the vision and delivery of innovative products, collaborating with stakeholders to define strategies, conduct market research, and ensure customer satisfaction while executing the product roadma...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $242K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and digital transformation. Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex challenges, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $293K *

Optimize your career by leading the Adobe Experience Manager platform, driving digital marketing initiatives, and managing a diverse team to enhance global content delivery and customer experience acr...

Kalamazoo, MIRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $163K *

Shape the future of AI in our organization as a strategic leader driving enterprise-wide adoption and integration of AI technologies, enhancing productivity and delivering measurable results through i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $197K *

Lead the charge in delivering senior HSE leadership across complex EPC/EPCM projects, ensuring safety governance and effective execution while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collabo...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$139K - $160K *

Empower a dynamic team by delivering innovative full-stack solutions, enhancing client services through cutting-edge technologies, and driving collaboration across multiple teams to achieve high-quali...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $157K *

Optimize data-driven strategies by transforming raw analytics into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketplace dynamics and drive measurable business outcomes i...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$97K - $109K *

Unlock potential by driving project execution and fostering collaboration across teams. Manage risks, enhance visibility, and support multiple initiatives to ensure timely delivery and continuous impr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in growth marketing by developing integrated playbooks that drive multi-channel engagement, optimize customer journeys, and innovate programs while collaborating closely with Sales and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$186K - $218K *

Shape the future of financial clarity by delivering core Portfolio experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring performance an...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $262K *

Take ownership of software architecture and development to create scalable, user-centric applications. Lead comprehensive development initiatives while optimizing performance and mentoring engineers i...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$187K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in IT Operations. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and build innovative platform capabilities, driving impactful solutions and collaborating dir...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $186K *

Support the strategy and roadmap of our Data & AI Platform, prioritizing consumer needs and driving adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features, measure performance...

Portland, ORRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading cutting-edge designs for high-capacity data centers, while collaborating with top industry professionals on impactful, mission-critical pro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovative launch campaigns, managing complex schedules, and enhancing internal processes. This role requires a proactive leader to oversee launch operations and foster rela...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to strategic capacity planning by developing models and insights that optimize resource allocation across multiple business lines, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals wh...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $160K *

Empower brands to enhance digital experiences by leveraging Adobe Analytics and AEP. In this strategic role, you'll collaborate with clients to translate business goals into actionable insights, drivi...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead executive searches across multiple functions, driving the full-cycle recruitment process for senior leadership roles. Collaborate with executives to refine strategies and e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $216K *

Transform premium user experiences by owning the development and maintenance of features that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, AI-enhanced solutio...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $177K *

Shape the future of multiplayer gaming by creating engaging AI systems that enhance player experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic design team to deliver innovative gameplay that prioritizes team play...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the clinical execution of complex studies, leading scientific oversight and medical monitoring while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver impactful resul...

Ontario, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about social media and community engagement. Drive brand affinity through strategic content creation, community interaction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $145K *

Play a key role in community engagement across the Eastern Region, building relationships with stakeholders to support project success and enhance Vantage's reputation as a trusted partner in local co...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Empower clients by leveraging deep ONESOURCE Direct Tax expertise to design innovative solutions using AI and automation tools. Engage directly with customers, manage projects, and drive efficiency wh...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.