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Design Director
What 94 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 128 active Design Director postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 50% of listings, ahead of Artificial Intelligence and Collaboration. 94 companies are hiring right now, led by Omnicom Media. 50% of Design Director roles now call for AI skills, and 12% are remote.
128active postings
50%ask for AI skills
12%remote
94companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 50% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 48% | |
| Collaboration | 39% | |
| Design Systems | 25% | |
| UX Design | 23% | |
| Product Design | 23% | |
| Mentorship | 21% | |
| Prototyping | 20% | |
| Organization | 20% | |
| Figma | 19% | |
| Influence | 13% | |
| Compliance | 13% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Omnicom Media | 4 |
| Epic Games | 4 |
| Redwood Materials | 4 |
| Astera Labs | 3 |
| Scopely | 3 |
| AirTrunk | 3 |