Head of Design

Live market data · Data as of 2026-04-20

7 open Head of Design roles listed in April 2026. Median salary: $180,000 (n=2).

Salary distribution (n=2 disclosed postings)

Salary distribution for Head of Design: 2 listings with disclosed salary; range $135k to $225k; median $180k.
Per-listing salary midpoints binned (n=2). Markers: median, P25, P75.

Top hiring companies

Seniority mix

  • head4
  • vp3

Remote posture

  • hybrid3
  • unknown3
  • remote1

Language in Head of Design listings

Most common non-stopword terms across these 7 postings. See all tracked words →

proven43%leading43%global43%understanding43%portfolio43%globally43%advanced43%figma43%designer43%system43%articulate43%designers43%hiring43%lead43%financial43%systems43%tools43%innovative43%

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Frequently asked

What does a Head of Design do?

Head of Design openings and compensation for senior design leadership. Design Drift tracks this role across active job postings, updated daily.

How many Head of Design jobs are open right now?

7 active postings in our corpus as of 2026-04-20. Top hiring: Haystack, Lila Sciences, PureGym US.

What is the median salary for a Head of Design?

$180,000 USD/year, based on 2 listings that disclosed a salary range. Percentiles: $135,000 (P25) → $225,000 (P75).