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Technology · Level X4

Design Director

Owns design-org leadership and vision, with big-tech packages reaching well into six figures of equity.

Typical total compensation (US)
$440,000median
Range $405,000–$485,000 · base $245,000 · bonus $45,000 · equity $150,000

Indicative, sourced ranges — not a guarantee. Levels.fyi Director/Senior Director design median salary ~$216k; total $400-600k+ at big tech

At a glance

Difficulty
High
Hiring demand
Low
Competition
Medium
AI task-risk
Low

AI & this role: Design org leadership. The move is to climb the scope ladder, not to fear the tool.

What differentiates you at this level

  • leadershipDesign org leadership + vision
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