Explore Design Manager Jobs

Design Managers guide creative teams and shape products, services, and brand experiences. They connect design strategy with business goals, mentor designers, and collaborate with partners across product, engineering, marketing, and research. Explore vetted Design Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Design Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and specialty. Design Managers may set team priorities, oversee design systems and workflows, provide feedback on concepts, and ensure that work meets customer needs and quality standards. They also hire and develop talent, advocate for design in leadership discussions, and help teams deliver consistent results.

Common Design Manager Specialties

Roles may focus on product design, user experience (UX), user interface (UI), visual design, brand, or service design. Some managers lead a multidisciplinary team, while others concentrate on a particular product area or customer journey. Review each job description to understand the team's scope, reporting structure, and expectations.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers often seek people leadership, clear communication, strategic thinking, and a strong grasp of design principles and user-centered methods. Depending on the role, experience with prototyping, research, design systems, accessibility, and collaboration tools may be valuable. Familiarity with product development and the ability to connect design decisions to measurable outcomes can also help.

Find Your Next Design Leadership Role

Compare opportunities by specialty, industry, location, work arrangement, and team scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced design leaders discover roles aligned with their skills and career goals. Explore current Design Manager openings and identify the opportunity that fits your next step.

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$80K - $95K *

Drive successful design operations by leading a talented team, producing high-quality architectural and fabrication drawings, and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts for innovative projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading multidisciplinary design coordination for cutting-edge manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables while managin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize design processes by leading multidisciplinary teams in advanced manufacturing projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables while managing technical inte...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $124K *

Manage the design process from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with budget, environmental, and legal standards while coordinating multiple disciplines and stakeholders to deliver successful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and execution of large-scale data centers, managing complex projects from initiation to construction. Oversee integrated schedules and governance, ensuring accountability while enabli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal water and wastewater projects. Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement from pursuit through preconstruction, ensuring successf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading design management efforts, ensuring risk mitigation and service delivery from initial design through construction completion. Collaborate with teams to enhance project o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Manage architectural design efforts for residential and commercial projects, ensuring quality and compliance from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to promote consistency and efficiency th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $155K *

Help us drive innovation in fleet charging hub design, overseeing projects from site control to permitting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery while maintaining high des...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive design excellence by leading a talented team, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering professional growth and collaboration across multiple locatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing design integration across projects. Oversee planning, coordination, and collaboration to ensure seamless transitions from design to construction while fosteri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design execution for large-scale data center projects, managing external consultants and ensuring alignment with project requirements, schedules, and quality stand...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $165K *

Shape innovative design solutions by leading a dynamic team, managing client relationships, and overseeing project execution from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of data center design by overseeing complex programs, integrating multidisciplinary projects, and driving innovative solutions for next-gen cooling and systems while ensuring ti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $135K *

Join us to lead innovative fire protection projects, ensuring safety and compliance. Utilize your expertise to design and implement life safety systems while mentoring a dynamic team and collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career with a mid-level role leading design teams on diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs, manage project scopes, and ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $182K *

Lead the integration of design and construction teams to deliver coordinated, cost-effective designs. Drive advanced delivery models, ensuring project readiness and effective risk management while fos...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $182K *

Drive the integration of design and construction teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. Lead advanced delivery models, ensuring project readiness and alignment with design intent while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental and regulatory projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while overseeing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams from proposal to complet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary design efforts for major Rail & Transit projects. Leverage your expertise to mentor talent and drive...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage resources, and drive innovation while ensuring client sat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage and elevate construction projects from handoff to closeout, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality assurance. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver successful outcomes while leading...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary design teams in mechanical engineering projects. Oversee the development of innovative gas processing systems while ensuring compliance with industry stan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading digital marketing operations, strategy, and technology integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CRM, data insights, and digital experiences, dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform digital marketing operations by leading strategy, technology, and data integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CRM, website experiences, and AI adoption, ensuring sca...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Design Manager do?question toggle

    A Design Manager leads designers and helps set design direction, priorities, and quality standards. The role often includes coaching and hiring, reviewing work, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and aligning design decisions with customer and business needs.

  • What types of Design Manager jobs are available?question toggle

    Openings may include product design, UX, UI, visual, brand, or service design management. Some roles lead a broad design function; others focus on a product, team, or specific area of the customer experience.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Design Manager roles?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for relevant design experience, a portfolio or record of shipped work, and experience leading or mentoring people. Requirements vary, but may include expertise in a design specialty, cross-functional collaboration, and familiarity with design systems and user research.

  • How much do Design Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Design Manager opportunities.

  • How can I find Design Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Design Manager openings on Ladders and compare roles by specialty, location, work arrangement, and responsibilities. Review qualifications and compensation details in each listing to find a strong fit.