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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$220K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering leadership by leveraging AI to enhance productivity and streamline processes. Drive hands-on technical initiatives while managing a lean, high-output team foc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Lead MEP strategies and oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer impactful solutions in a hybrid role, managing client engagements and product rollout. Collaborate cross-functionally with tech and business teams to deliver a modern SaaS platform while ensu...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $290K *

Champion the product vision and strategy for a leading consumer fintech, driving innovation and execution across teams to enhance financial well-being for underserved communities. Lead product managem...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

Redwood City, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Empower nonprofit organizations to maximize their impact by leading product strategy and execution for innovative fundraising solutions. Drive growth through deep customer insights, collaborative part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $251K *

Elevate your career by leading AI design initiatives across Atlassian's product portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative user experiences and drive the future of AI in s...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $251K *

Unlock innovative AI experiences as a Lead Product Designer, collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and drive product excellence in a dynamic environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Transform organizational change by leading enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities and drive AI adoption. Collaborate with senior leaders to design impactful training programs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $247K *

Empower inventory excellence by optimizing forecasting and replenishment strategies to enhance performance and drive ROI. Collaborate across teams to create data-driven solutions for rapid growth and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Engage with stakeholders to deliver innovative defense tech solutions. As the Product Owner, you'll prioritize product backlogs and drive user stories to completion while ensuring alignment with strat...

Ontario, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $245K *

Pioneer data-driven engineering for our Autonomy Data Flywheel initiative, overseeing the entire lifecycle to enhance AI-driven operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of VDC deliverables, ensuring quality standards while coordinating across various project phases. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and deliver optimal results in BIM, con...

Henderson, NVRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$239K - $299K *

Drive the development and scaling of a comprehensive supply chain strategy, ensuring efficient management and delivery of products. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and support rapid g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate user experiences by leveraging AI tools to enhance design processes, ensuring intuitive and accessible digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic UX initiat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead complex capital projects by overseeing technical and operational management, ensuring timely delivery, and mentoring a talented team for excellence in bulk material handling and construct...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product vision and strategy, driving customer insights to align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring impactful outcomes f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading projects across teams, enhancing efficiency, managing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate within a dynamic environment dedicated to improvin...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading product operations, enhancing processes, and driving AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product delivery and analytics, ensuring seamless c...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$180K - $197K *

Drive impactful landscape architecture projects by leading design teams, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to create sustainable, inno...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Product Design team as a Staff Designer, leading end-to-end design initiatives for search and browse. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centered experiences while a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Empower a cross-functional team by owning the end-to-end design experience for a key product area, enhancing communication for families and educators while mentoring fellow designers and leveraging AI...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

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.