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Senior UX/ UI Designer - Trading Application (Sun-Thu work schedule) (She/He/They)
🇵🇱 Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Capco 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Design intuitive and user-centric digital trading experiences for web and mobile applications using Figma. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex financial workflows into accessible digital journeys and maintain scalable design systems.
Senior UX Researcher, Supply (B2B)
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Getyourguide 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Lead UX research for the Supplier product area to shape the overall vision and strategy across multiple vertical teams. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to examine user needs and execute end-to-end customer journey improvements.
Senior UX Designer (6 - 12 month contract)
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Decision Inc 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
The role involves conducting user research and creating UX artifacts like wireframes and prototypes to optimize user experiences. Additionally, the designer will create visually appealing UI designs and maintain a consistent design language across platforms.
(Senior) Design Manager (all genders)
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Liganova I Karriere 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Translate creative briefings into high-quality retail campaigns and window installations using technical drawings and renders. Oversee the production process, material selection, and on-site installation of displays across Europe.
(Senior) Design Manager (all genders)
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Liganova Gmbh 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Translate creative briefings into high-end retail campaigns and window installations using precise technical drawings and renders. Oversee the entire process from material selection and quality control to on-site installation across Europe.
Senior Product Designer, Driver Experience
🇪🇪 Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia
Bolt Technology 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia
Lead end-to-end design initiatives for the Driver domain, from problem framing to shipping experiences. Partner with product managers, engineers, and researchers to improve driver-facing metrics and the overall design system.
Senior Graphic Designer
🇵🇭 Makati, Southern Manila District, Philippines
Avaloq 🇵🇭 Makati, Southern Manila District, Philippines
The role involves designing high-quality visual assets such as brochures, reports, and digital media while ensuring global brand consistency. The designer will collaborate with stakeholders and external agencies to deliver creative solutions that meet strategic objectives.
Senior UX Designer - Games
🇫🇮 Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Netflix 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
The Senior UX Designer will develop and execute a strategic UX vision to create accessible and enjoyable games for a broad audience. They will guide the team through the UX process, utilizing scientific research and community engagement to drive player-centric iterations.
Senior Staff Engineer Design Engineering
🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Infineon 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Provide technical leadership and strategy for IP and full-chip verification of Automotive Ethernet products. Develop verification infrastructures, execute multi-level verification strategies, and lead root-cause analysis for complex simulation failures.
Senior Product Designer
Own the end-to-end UX design process for a next-generation enterprise digital signage management platform. Architect and maintain a scalable design system while integrating AI-driven features to improve user productivity.
Senior Design Manager
🇺🇸 Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Redwood Materials 🇺🇸 Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Lead and drive design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to production. Coordinate between process engineering, manufacturing, and construction teams to ensure alignment with company priorities and project schedules.
Senior Product Designer
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America
Material 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America
Lead the design process for experiential platforms, apps, and websites while managing multiple workstreams to deliver high-quality client results. Responsibilities include building Design Language Systems, facilitating design sprints, and integrating AI capabilities into digital products.
Senior Product Design Manager
🇺🇸 Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Epicor Software Corporation 🇺🇸 Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Lead and develop design managers and senior contributors to drive organizational strategy and design excellence across multiple product areas. Partner with executive leadership to align design priorities with business outcomes and scale design operations.
Senior Engineer, Digital Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Analog Devices 🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Develop state-of-the-art digital and mixed-signal integrated circuit solutions for various industries including healthcare and aerospace. Manage the full product development lifecycle from architecture and verification to tapeout and product release.
Senior Engineer, Digital Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America
Analog Devices 🇺🇸 Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America
Develop state-of-the-art digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits for various industries including healthcare and aerospace. Manage the full product development lifecycle from architecture and verification to final tapeout and product release.
About Design Leadership careers
Design leaders in 2026 set the strategic vision for design organizations navigating an AI-saturated market. This role requires a balance of craft expertise and high-level business acumen to advocate for design's value at the executive level.
Effective leaders foster a culture of technical agency, establishing systems that allow human creativity and machine efficiency to coexist.
Companies like Stripe and Airbnb seek VPs and Directors of Design who can scale teams and align design strategy with long-term business objectives.
We feature senior leadership positions including Design Directors, Heads of Design, VP of Design, Chief Design Officers, and design team leads at companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, Stripe, and fast-growing AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. These roles span product design, brand, and cross-functional design organizations.
Many companies offer remote design leadership roles, including distributed-first companies like Notion, Linear, GitLab, and Vercel. AI companies like Midjourney and Anthropic also hire remote design leaders. Some companies prefer hybrid arrangements for VP+ positions.
Most positions require 8–15+ years of design experience with 3–5+ years managing teams. Strong candidates demonstrate strategic thinking, team building, stakeholder management, and a track record of shipping successful products at companies like Figma, Spotify, Netflix, or emerging AI startups. Browse leadership portfolios to see how experienced designers showcase their impact.
Design leadership salaries are highly competitive: Design Directors earn $160k–$240k, VPs of Design $220k–$350k+, and CDOs at major companies can exceed $400k with significant equity packages. AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Databricks often offer premium total compensation. Consult our salary guide for detailed breakdowns.