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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Director of Product Management (Remote)
$135K - $160K *
Drive strategic product planning and market intelligence to enhance physician engagement. Own product development and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver innovative sol...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead and drive growth in the US educational market. Own revenue performance, manage a high-performing sales team, and execute customer acquisition strategies for pipeline development and deal closure...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock growth by leading federal capture efforts, developing strategies, and securing contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with capabilities, ensuring compliance...
1 week ago
$122K - $153K *
Champion technical solutions by advising C-Suite leaders, driving sales support, and customizing product demos. Utilize financial software expertise to enhance client relationships and streamline sale...
4 weeks ago
$167K - $250K *
Elevate service operations by developing strategies that enhance performance, drive accountability, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective leadership and operational excellence in a comple...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Empower innovation as you design cutting-edge PLLs for next-gen AI technologies. Join a dynamic team to architect high-speed interconnect solutions, tackling challenges in advanced node technologies a...
Yesterday
$150K - $180K *
Transform high-speed interconnect technology by architecting and designing advanced PLLs for next-gen optical transceivers and ADC/DAC systems, leveraging your expertise in analog/mixed-signal design...
Yesterday
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and design cutting-edge PLLs for next-gen AI technologies, focusing on high-speed interconnects and optical transceivers. Drive innovation in analog/mixed-signal desig...
Yesterday
$150K - $180K *
Empower your career by designing cutting-edge PLLs for next-gen AI technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate high-speed interconnect solutions, driving advancements in optical transcei...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...
1 week ago
$120K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance member engagement through strategic initiatives, events, and relationship-building. Drive value for members while fostering collaboration across departments in a fast-pa...
1 week ago
Vice President, Broker - West Region
$160K - $200K *
Transform the insurance landscape by driving growth and innovation. Lead a dynamic team to enhance client relationships and streamline operations, while building a substantial book of business in a su...
2 weeks ago
Director, People Business Partner - Product, Technology & AI
$150K - $180K *
Transform the future of talent management by partnering with Product and Technology leaders to design and implement a GM operating model, ensuring effective organizational strategies and people practi...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing high-impact commercial data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving opera...
5 days ago
$110K - $150K *
Lead the charge in defining and executing product strategies for Benefits, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver customer value through data-driven insights and aut...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $162K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing biomedical service operations. Lead a skilled team of technicians, ensuring high-quality support and customer satisfaction across the Pacific Northwest while...
3 weeks ago
Group Director, Omnichannel & Media Strategy
$175K - $200K *
Lead and evolve omnichannel strategy across diverse clients and brands, driving integrated customer experiences that align with business objectives while enhancing strategic capabilities in a dynamic...
1 week ago
Director of Channel Partnership Development
$125K - $140K *
Engage with Private Equity firms to develop strategic partnerships, promoting supply chain services and driving revenue growth through effective channel management and collaboration with stakeholders...
5 days ago
$350K - $410K *
Transform your career by leading a high-impact sales team focused on enterprise SaaS. Drive revenue growth through effective mentorship, strategy execution, and building scalable processes while foste...
Reposted 1 week ago
Internal Project Manager / Risk Manager
$100K - $166K *
Champion project execution and risk management in complex energy infrastructure, driving operational efficiency and digital innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance projec...
5 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Elevate client relationships and drive revenue growth by developing strategic sales initiatives, negotiating with retail partners, and leveraging market insights to expand market presence and achieve...
1 week ago
$190K - $230K *
Champion strategic execution as a trusted partner to the CEO, optimizing operational flow and enhancing leadership team alignment while driving high-impact initiatives and cross-functional collaborati...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in expanding and retaining enterprise client relationships, driving revenue growth and strategic account management across regions. Develop and mentor a high-performing account team to...
Today
$150K - $180K *
Transform enterprise client relationships by leading revenue growth, strategic account management, and team development. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance upsell opportunities and ensure c...
1 week ago
What does a Vice President of Design do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Ladders listings for senior design leadership roles, then compare job scope, location, and employer requirements to find opportunities that match your background.