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Cboe Global Markets

Dir, UI/UX

Kansas City, MO · Hybrid

The UX Director leads the team that delivers this work, providing leadership, management, and design vision, directing resource allocation, schedules, and budget, and setting the design and UX ...

Cboe Global Markets

Dir, UI/UX

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

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Dir, UI/UX

Chicago, IL · On-site

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Collabera

Director User Experience (UX)

New York, NY · On-site

The Director of UX will work closely with the Director of UX + UI and an existing team of high performing Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products of AmericanExpress ...

Collabera

Director User Experience (UX)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Director of UX will work closely with the Director of UX + UI and an existing team of high performing Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products of AmericanExpress ...

Home Depot

UX Director - Supply Chain

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$172K - $195K/yr

The User Experience Director for Supply Chain will lead UX strategy, design, and research across Deliveries, Warehousing, Sourcing, and IPR. This leader will own the end-to-end experience for complex ...

Newfire Global Partners

Director of UX

Boston, MA · Remote

We're seeking an experienced Director of User Experience to lead our embedded UX team serving a major healthcare technology client. In this role, you'll manage a growing team of UX professionals ...

Newfire Global Partners

Director of UX

Boston, MA · Remote

$180K - $230K/yr

Director of UX Department: UI/UX Employment Type: Full Time Location: US Reporting To: Jonathan Abbett Compensation: $180,000 - $230,000 / year Description Newfire Global Partners is a leading ...

Omnicom

Director, UX

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

As Director, UX Design, you will lead UX strategy and delivery across complex client engagements, turning business goals, customer insight, data, technology constraints, and brand ambition into ...

Home Depot

UX Principal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Direct Manager/Direct Reports: * This position typically reports to User Experience Sr. Principal, User Experience Sr. Manager, or User Experience Director. * This role has 0 direct reports. Travel ...

UMT - Internal

Director, UX

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

What's the Role UnitedMasters is seeking a Director of UX to lead the design vision, customer research, and end-to-end product experience across iOS, Android, and web. You will manage a team of UX/UI ...

Solera

Director, UX/UI

Westlake, TX · On-site

Director, UI/UX Design - AI & Digital Transformation Location: Westlake, TX Role Summary The Director of UI/UX Design is a strategic design leader responsible for driving end-to-end experience ...

Solera

Director, UX/UI

Westlake, TX · On-site

Director, UI/UX Design - AI & Digital Transformation Location: Westlake, TX Role Summary The Director of UI/UX Design is a strategic design leader responsible for driving end-to-end experience ...

UX Woman

Entry Level UX Design Apprenticeship

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$117K/yr

Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea ... Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution's differentiators and ...

UX Woman

Entry Level UX Design Apprenticeship

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$117K/yr

Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea ... Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution's differentiators and ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for user experience director in the United States is $117,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $169,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a user experience director when leading cross-functional teams?

A User Experience Director often navigates the complexities of aligning diverse teams—such as designers, developers, product managers, and stakeholders—toward a unified vision for the user experience. Balancing business objectives with user needs, negotiating priorities, and ensuring clear communication can be challenging, especially in fast-paced environments. Additionally, fostering a culture of user-centered design while managing deadlines and resource constraints requires strong leadership and diplomacy skills. Successfully overcoming these challenges is key to delivering cohesive and impactful digital products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a user experience director, and why are they important?

A User Experience Director needs expertise in user-centered design, usability principles, and experience leading cross-functional teams, often supported by a degree in design, HCI, or a related field. Familiarity with design and prototyping tools (such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD), user testing platforms, and a portfolio demonstrating successful UX projects is typically required. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help foster collaboration and align UX vision with business goals. These competencies ensure the creation of impactful, user-friendly digital experiences that drive both customer satisfaction and organizational success.

What is the difference between User Experience Director vs User Interface Designer?

AspectUser Experience DirectorUser Interface Designer
Primary FocusOverall user experience strategy, usability, and customer satisfactionVisual design, layout, and interactive elements of the interface
Required SkillsUser research, UX strategy, leadership, project managementVisual design, prototyping, graphic skills, UI tools
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with product teams, marketing, and developmentWorks closely with UX teams, developers, and graphic designers
Common UsageUsed in tech companies, digital agencies, and large organizationsUsed in web and app design projects, often within creative teams

The User Experience Director oversees the entire user experience strategy, focusing on usability and customer satisfaction, while the User Interface Designer concentrates on the visual and interactive elements of the product. Both roles require collaboration across teams but differ in scope and skill set, with the UX Director taking a broader leadership role.

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Infographic showing various User Experience Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,556 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Director, User Experience

The Office of Experience

Chicago, IL • On-site

Other

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Director, User Experience


About OX

The Office of Experience (OX) is a full-service digital agency helping companies excel at every moment of interface they have with their customers. OX’s human-centered philosophy and multidisciplinary approach integrate strategy, design and technology to help organizations reinvent their business and rapidly bring new experiences, products and messages to market. In an era of unprecedented disruption, OX is built to transform.


Position Description

The Director, User Experience is a critical role in the organization bringing in a unique blend of user insights, client understanding, and skill for the creation of transformative experiences for our clients and their customers. As a User Experience Director you will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of a project and lead the UX effort and work in collaboration with other leads of the team, including design leads, content strategy leads, project managers, researchers and others. You will have the opportunity to lead other UX members of the team. You will receive and gain customer insights from primary and secondary research, and apply this knowledge in the creation of site architectures, user flows, and ultimately the service and product design experiences you will design and prototype.


Responsibilities & Duties

  • Be accountable for the execution and quality of deliverables of cross-functional teams, and show ability to frame and position the intent and content of deliverables to a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Mentor UX team members toward top performance and help them track toward long-term career goals
  • Partner with client strategy, design, content, and develop teams on UI/UX roadmaps
  • Meet with key leaders and stakeholders to understand business goals, target audience, consumer journeys and other factors that will impact that user experience approach
  • Conduct site audits and best-in-class industry scans to evaluate current state experiences of our clients and the industry as a whole
  • Lead wireframe and prototype creation through all phases of a project, from concept through design and development
  • Create a deep understanding and empathy for our customers across diverse audiences, including designers, developers, client strategists, and business leaders
  • Lead the advancement of the UX practice at OX, staying knowledgeable about trends and tools of the trade; occasionally contribute thought leadership to the organization
  • Coordinate on ensuring we meet requirements for accessibility
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager


Required Experience

  • 10+ years of in-depth knowledge and experience of Interaction Design and Service Design across varied users, business problems, and devices
  • Prior experience leading UX projects and other team members
  • Ability to learn new software quickly; experience with Google G Suite, Figma, Sketch, InVision, Axure, Confluence, Validately, JIRA, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
  • Expertise with driving and applying user-centered design processes
  • Accustomed to working collaboratively with customers and cross-functional team members
  • Beginning to develop an area of specialization within the greater design landscape and willingness to develop a deeper understanding of the following but not limited to: User Research and Strategy, Visual Design, Service Design, and Content Development
  • Expertise creating interaction models, flows, and wireframes
  • Advanced knowledge of rapid prototyping methods, ranging from paper sketching to digital prototypes
  • Passion and commitment for great design
  • Experience working in an agile environment


Location

Chicago / Remote

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