Vice President, Design Jobs

Explore Vice President, Design jobs for experienced creative and product leaders ready to shape an organization’s design vision. These senior roles combine strategic direction with people leadership, helping companies create useful, engaging experiences across products, services, and brands. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Vice President of Design Do?

A Vice President of Design sets design priorities and connects them to company goals and customer needs. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee product design, user experience (UX), user interface (UI), brand, research, or service design. Responsibilities often include guiding design strategy, building and mentoring teams, partnering with executives and cross-functional leaders, and establishing processes that support consistent, high-quality work.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers typically seek substantial experience leading design teams and delivering work across complex products or businesses. A background in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field can be valuable, though requirements vary. Useful strengths include strategic thinking, visual and interaction design expertise, user research, communication, executive collaboration, organizational leadership, and the ability to connect design decisions to customer and business outcomes.

Where Vice President, Design Leaders Work

Vice Presidents of Design work across industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, media, and consumer products. Some lead centralized design organizations, while others focus on a product portfolio, business unit, or specific discipline. The scope and reporting structure vary by company size, maturity, and design culture.

Find Vice President, Design Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted senior design leadership openings on Ladders. Compare opportunities by location, company, and role scope to identify positions that align with your experience and career goals. Listings on Ladders pay $100,000 or more, giving experienced professionals a focused way to explore high-level roles.

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$246K - $332K *

Lead a dynamic team in shaping clinical development strategies for rare kidney diseases. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative trials, ensuring patient-centered approaches and operational f...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $290K *

Optimize revenue generation by leading Sales and Revenue Operations, driving performance across customer-facing teams, and fostering a culture of excellence through strategic initiatives and cross-fun...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth as you build relationships with C-level executives, lead complex sales cycles, and exceed quotas in selling enterprise-level SaaS solutions to $20bn+ clients while managing a de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $230K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and performance across multiple channels, optimizing customer journeys and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve measurable outcomes in MRR and product expansion...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead project management efforts for building restoration, from design through completion. Drive client engagement, technical development, and ensure exceptional service delivery while managing timelin...

Calgary, ABRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion a transformative product vision, leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic outcomes in a dynamic digital health environment. Shape the future of patient care and client experience whi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex site design initiatives, ensuring timely deliverables, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve high-quality engineering solutions t...

Lincoln, NERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive creative excellence as a key leader, managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and strategic insights while nurturing client relationships and maintaining high creative sta...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of our web strategy by leading a cross-functional team to optimize user experience, drive demand generation, and enhance web performance. Your expertise will transform our website int...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple deployment projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to define goals, mitigate risks, and leverage Fortra products for o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $196K *

Lead the charge in driving profitable growth for DTC and Amazon sales across the Americas. Oversee a dynamic team, enhance customer experience, and execute strategic digital commerce initiatives to ac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$179K - $341K *

Architect and lead the mobile app development for a consumer rewards platform. Create engaging UI/UX, integrate backend systems, and manage virtual economies while mentoring engineering talent and ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $161K *

Join a team that's redefining smart building solutions by driving product initiatives in IoT and access control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and deliver innovat...

Richardson, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Optimize design processes and lead a team of Design Leads to ensure high-quality project deliverables. Collaborate with project managers to balance resources, enforce design standards, and drive conti...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping creative vision for casino marketing initiatives. Drive high-impact campaigns across multiple channels while building a high-performing team and ensuring brand consistency a...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$229K - $267K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform product operations by enhancing collaboration across teams and streamlining the launch processes. Utilize data-driven insights and AI to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency, ensuring s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engineering success for a major customer account, ensuring technical excellence, strategic alignment, and sustained account growth through innovative s...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Shape and drive commercial strategies to enhance revenue growth and client relationships across diverse consumer brand sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction while identifying n...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a data-driven future by leading product strategy for data science solutions. Drive innovation, oversee development, and ensure alignment with business goals to deliver impactful analytics prod...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge enterprise data architectures that enable scalable, secure, and AI-ready solutions, while collaborating with technical teams to deliver impactful client engag...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Shape the future of global merchandising technology by leading engineering efforts, driving modernization, and ensuring high-quality delivery across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to implem...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of computer vision by leading our Delivery organization. You'll drive customer success, scale operations, and engage directly in complex implementations, ensuring...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies that elevate brand visibility, drive customer engagement, and support sales growth through innovative messaging and cross-functional collaborati...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President of Design do?question toggle

    A Vice President of Design leads an organization’s design vision and teams, aligning work with customer needs and business objectives. The role may cover product design, UX, UI, research, brand, or other design disciplines.

  • What qualifications are common for Vice President, Design jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for extensive design experience, a track record of leading teams, strategic judgment, and strong cross-functional communication. Specific education and portfolio requirements vary by company and role.

  • How much do Vice President of Design jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as company, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more.

  • What industries hire Vice Presidents of Design?question toggle

    Companies in technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, media, and consumer products may hire Vice Presidents of Design. Responsibilities depend on the organization’s products and design structure.

  • How can I find Vice President, Design jobs?question toggle

    Browse Ladders listings for senior design leadership roles, then compare job scope, location, and employer requirements to find opportunities that match your background.