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As a Tax Innovation - UX Experience Design - Senior Manager, you will focus on creating and enhancing the overall experience that users have when interacting with a product, system, or service. Within our Tax practice, you will be at the forefront of developing innovative software solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional networks to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while developing and sustaining diverse and inclusive teams.
In this role, you will define the experiences which solve core business problems by applying systems thinking and user research practices to create differentiated technology experiences. You will identify and understand the core problems to be solved, document business workflows, think creatively on solutions, validate outcomes , share alternative perspectives, and act on feedback. Directing teams through complexity, you will demonstrate composure in ambiguous and challenging situations. Your commitment to excellence will contribute to the success of our firm, as you deepen and evolve your skills with a focus on staying relevant in the ever-changing landscape of user experience design.
Responsibilities
- Shaping intuitive product experiences by translating user needs, behaviors, and intent into simplified workflows
- Defining adaptive product interactions and behaviors that extend beyond traditional interfaces
- Applying systems thinking skills to enhance user interaction and satisfaction
- Utilizing analytical thinking to identify and address user experience challenges
- Conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate user experience insights into product development
- Developing user personas and journey maps to guide design strategies
- Implementing human-centered design principles to improve product usability
- Engaging in strategic questioning to uncover user needs and preferences
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
- Directing teams through complex design projects, maintaining composure in challenging situations
- Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback into design improvements
- Initiating open and honest coaching conversations to foster team development
- Staying informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to keep design approaches relevant
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating advanced skills in User Experience (UX) Design
- Utilizing Human-Centered Design to enhance client solutions
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying opportunities
- Leading teams through complex, ambiguous situations
- Excelling in strategic questioning and storytelling
- Innovating processes with emerging technologies
- Building and sustaining diverse, inclusive teams
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Tax Innovation - UX Experience Design - Senior Manager, you will focus on creating and enhancing the overall experience that users have when interacting with a product, system, or service. Within our Tax practice, you will be at the forefront of developing innovative software solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional networks to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while developing and sustaining diverse and inclusive teams.
In this role, you will define the experiences which solve core business problems by applying systems thinking and user research practices to create differentiated technology experiences. You will identify and understand the core problems to be solved, document business workflows, think creatively on solutions, validate outcomes , share alternative perspectives, and act on feedback. Directing teams through complexity, you will demonstrate composure in ambiguous and challenging situations. Your commitment to excellence will contribute to the success of our firm, as you deepen and evolve your skills with a focus on staying relevant in the ever-changing landscape of user experience design.
Responsibilities
- Shaping intuitive product experiences by translating user needs, behaviors, and intent into simplified workflows
- Defining adaptive product interactions and behaviors that extend beyond traditional interfaces
- Applying systems thinking skills to enhance user interaction and satisfaction
- Utilizing analytical thinking to identify and address user experience challenges
- Conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate user experience insights into product development
- Developing user personas and journey maps to guide design strategies
- Implementing human-centered design principles to improve product usability
- Engaging in strategic questioning to uncover user needs and preferences
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
- Directing teams through complex design projects, maintaining composure in challenging situations
- Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback into design improvements
- Initiating open and honest coaching conversations to foster team development
- Staying informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to keep design approaches relevant
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating advanced skills in User Experience (UX) Design
- Utilizing Human-Centered Design to enhance client solutions
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying opportunities
- Leading teams through complex, ambiguous situations
- Excelling in strategic questioning and storytelling
- Innovating processes with emerging technologies
- Building and sustaining diverse, inclusive teams
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon14
- Collabera6
- Google5
- JPMorganChase5
- Apple3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Retail1
- Insurance1
- Aerospace & Defense1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of user experience design jobs.
- 8 or more years of UX design experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage multidisciplinary UX or design teams
- Expert proficiency in Figma and familiarity with design system tooling
- Experience conducting or overseeing user research, usability testing, and synthesis
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with product management and engineering leaders
- Bachelor's or master's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field
Tips for Your Director of User Experience Design Job Search
Lead your resume with design impact
Hiring panels for director of user experience design roles want to see outcomes, not process. Frame each bullet around measurable results: conversion lifts, reduced support tickets, or faster time-to-launch after a redesign, not just the methods you used.
Curate a portfolio for executive reviewers
Executives reviewing director of user experience design candidates skim portfolios for strategic thinking, not just visuals. Open each case study with the business problem and your decision-making process, then show the outcome, keeping deep craft detail toward the end.
Target companies by design maturity stage
A director of user experience design role at a company with no design system is a very different job than one at a company with a full platform team. Reading job descriptions carefully for team size, reporting structure, and existing tooling tells you which stage you're walking into.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of user experience design openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership story
Interviewers for director-level UX roles probe how you've aligned design with engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Have a specific story ready about a time you resolved a conflict between design quality and shipping pressure, naming the tradeoffs you made.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer for a director of user experience design role, clarify headcount authority, budget ownership, and reporting lines before accepting. These structural factors affect your ability to deliver and are easier to negotiate before day one than afterward.
Director of User Experience Design Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of user experience designs?
The companies hiring the most director of user experience designs right now include Amazon, Collabera, and Google, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology and financial services firms consistently make up a large share of active postings.
How many director of user experience design jobs are remote?
About 72% of director of user experience design openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed design leadership. Sub-areas like UX strategy, content design leadership, and design systems tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible roles compared to research-heavy or product-embedded positions.
How do you become a director of user experience design?
Most directors of user experience design move up from a senior individual contributor or lead role after demonstrating they can manage projects, mentor junior designers, and influence product decisions. The key steps are building a portfolio that shows strategic impact, taking on team leadership or cross-functional ownership, and developing the communication skills needed to advocate for design at the executive level.
Can you get hired as a director of user experience design without prior director experience?
Yes, candidates who have held a staff or principal UX designer title, or who have led a design team as a manager without the director title, are regularly considered for director of user experience design roles. What matters most is evidence of scope, such as owning a product area end to end, managing at least a small team, and influencing roadmap decisions, not the exact title you held previously.
What does the director of user experience design interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership philosophy and career arc. A portfolio review with the design team or cross-functional partners usually comes next, where you walk through two or three case studies in depth. Final rounds often include a panel with product, engineering, and sometimes an executive, centering on how you drive alignment and measure design success.
Where can I find and apply to director of user experience design jobs?
You can find and apply to director of user experience design jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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