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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$140K - $170K *

Champion the future of customer engagement by leading lifecycle marketing strategies. Drive retention and loyalty through data-driven personalization across multiple channels, maximizing customer life...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Ethics & Compliance Programs Manager, leading innovative compliance processes and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational risk management and...

Boston, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$360K - $495K *

Lead the charge in product management, driving strategy and execution across multiple product pillars. Build a high-performing team, establish operational excellence, and ensure customer-centric outco...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to architect data solutions, blending technical expertise with problem-solving. As a trusted advisor, you'll enhance data quality and integration within diverse ecosystems, bridg...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Drive the financial management for multiple brands, ensuring project alignment and budget integrity while engaging teams and fostering strong client relationships for successful outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Bring your expertise to a high-impact AI engineering role, shaping healthcare technology by designing and implementing advanced AI solutions that drive enterprise integrations and enhance operations i...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Senior Technical Advisor, providing strategic guidance on emerging technologies and systems integration while supporting Agile program execution and modernization...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by originating and managing commercial mortgage and equity investments across Southern California and Las Vegas. Collaborate with a dynamic team to evaluate opportunities and drive st...

Newport Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance customer experiences by designing intuitive digital solutions that engage users and drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, accessible designs that r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by analyzing clinician networks to optimize patient care. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and improve healthcare outcomes...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $150K *

Drive successful implementation and migration projects, coordinating across teams to transition complex flight planning systems from legacy to modern infrastructure while ensuring seamless execution a...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K - $145K *

Optimize project delivery by managing timelines and logistics for creative campaigns, ensuring collaboration and clarity. Thrive in a dynamic environment, supporting a skilled team while enhancing you...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$178K *

Transform the growth of paid subscriptions by leading innovative marketing initiatives, managing campaigns, and optimizing strategies to engage millions. Your expertise in digital advertising will be...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within our Medical capability, ensuring successful execution and meaningful outcomes. Collaborate with teams and clients, driving timelines and fostering r...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $134K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing for AI solutions. Shape messaging, drive competitive intelligence, and create impactful content to connect technology with customer value. Collaborate cro...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Elevate our proposal management efforts by leading strategic submissions, fostering collaboration among teams, and enhancing our pursuit capabilities to secure high-value projects that improve infrast...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $105K *

Transform creative visions into tangible assets by managing the entire production lifecycle. Oversee timelines, quality control, and vendor relationships to ensure projects are delivered on-brand, on...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $156K *

Manage and oversee Shopify development projects from inception to launch, collaborating with clients and a team of developers. Ensure quality deliverables while juggling multiple projects and adapting...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $246K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical architectures for next-gen data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for servers, HPC, and AI systems, ensuring high performance and ef...

Morrisville, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $195K *

Pioneer AI-driven solutions in capital markets and legal disclosure. Lead product strategy and execution for a cloud-based platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, tr...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Engineer and enhance observability platforms to deliver actionable insights into user experience. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance, reliability, and automation across diverse techno...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $202K *

Lead impactful initiatives by analyzing data and building tools that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with product teams to identify gaps, streamline processes, and enhance enterprise readiness, ensu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $106K *

Advance your career by leading B2B paid search strategies and driving client growth through data-driven insights, performance management, and effective cross-team collaboration in a dynamic marketing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $176K *

Shape the future of sales excellence by owning end-to-end seller experiences. You’ll optimize workflows, create impactful solutions, and directly influence our revenue systems through innovative produ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a hands-on marketing leadership role that drives lead generation through strategic content, vendor management, and budget oversight. Collaborate closely with sales to translate i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 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.