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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Director- Design Systems, Operations and Bank Design
$195K - $264K *
Shape the future of design systems and operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance digital experiences. Drive innovation, establish standards, and integrate AI practices to elevate design quality...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform project management for electronic security installations nationwide, ensuring high quality and compliance while effectively overseeing resources, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with mul...
Reposted 1 week ago
Engineering Manager, Orchestration (Remote)
$152K - $200K *
Drive the creation of a cutting-edge AI decisioning platform by leading a new engineering team. Collaborate with stakeholders to transition from prototype to production, ensuring high-quality, scalabl...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Product Manager - New Product. Global Legal Tech SaaS. Remote.
$140K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative products that leverage AI, ensuring stakeholder engagement, strategic vision, and delivery of solutions that meet enterprise customer needs in...
Reposted 1 week ago
Mechanical Design Manager - Data Center Construction
$170K - $210K *
Champion design leadership for mechanical systems in large-scale construction projects, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality delivery and innovative solu...
Reposted 5 days ago
$83K - $155K *
Contribute to the success of hygienic sensors by owning product strategy, collaborating with engineering, and driving market insights into actionable requirements. Lead product launches and manage lif...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Organizational Units
$135K - $160K *
Transform your career by leading the development of foundational components for enterprise compliance solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance organizational unit management, ensuring scalable...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare marketing by building data-driven products that enhance results. Collaborate with teams to prototype and launch innovative solutions, ensuring customer adoption and measurable imp...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Transform customer relationships into growth opportunities by managing renewals and expansion across a portfolio of law firm accounts. Leverage insights and build strategic partnerships to drive succe...
Reposted today
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by shaping mobile development solutions and guiding implementation teams to deliver projects following your architectural designs, ensuring quality and effectiveness throughout the de...
Reposted today
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge AI product, managing a high-performing team of engineers while ensuring quality, reliability, and speed in delivery. Collaborate closely with Product and D...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead mobile solution design and architecture, translating business needs into robust software blueprints. Ensure design adherence, guide implementation teams, and uphold project integrity while collab...
Reposted 2 days ago
$175K - $225K *
Champion enterprise-level business applications leadership, driving strategic IT initiatives and enhancing operational excellence through effective team management and robust application strategies...
5 days ago
$106K - $125K *
Transform project delivery by managing timelines, budgets, and teams to meet client objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance while driving continuous improvement in p...
Reposted today
$130K - $150K *
Shape the future of healthcare quality assurance by leading a dynamic team focused on DRG validation. Drive training, audits, and process improvements to enhance clinical accuracy and operational effi...
1 week ago
Engineering Services Project Manager (Onsite)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by managing packaging projects that enhance customer savings and optimize supply chains. Collaborate with sales teams to drive new opportunities while ensuring quality and cost object...
5 days ago
Senior Video Designer (AVP/Associate Creative Director)
$105K - $134K *
Explore your creativity as a Senior Video Designer, shaping compelling narratives through expert editing and collaboration. You'll manage diverse projects, guiding junior editors while delivering high...
1 week ago
$144K - $170K *
Join a team that's leading the charge in renewable energy construction. Oversee multiple utility-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while managing contractors and stakeholder...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $252K *
Transform internal sales productivity by leading product managers to align strategies, enhance workflows, and leverage data-driven insights across enterprise platforms, ensuring measurable outcomes an...
6 days ago
Project Manager - Employee Experience
$85K - $115K *
Transform client experiences by leading HCM project delivery, ensuring satisfaction and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to drive successful implementations and foster long-term partnership...
Today
Manager, Vulnerability Management
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by leading a comprehensive Product Vulnerability Management program. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance security practices and ensure se...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by leading technical execution of Electrification Solutions projects. Drive safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while managing resources and risks to ensure project succes...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $165K *
Transform data integrity by leading the Data Quality function, designing scalable processes, and driving adoption across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure trustworthy data as we evolve fr...
4 days ago
$75K - $115K *
Shape impactful client relationships by managing seamless implementations, utilizing advanced technologies to personalize email and mobile experiences, while collaborating across teams to achieve clie...
Reposted yesterday
$120K - $168K *
Optimize user experiences by conducting research, designing prototypes, and collaborating with engineers. Lead discovery sessions and ensure design standards across products while leveraging AI tools...
1 week ago
What does a Design Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.