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.
Project Manager - Retail Planning & Pricing
$120K - $150K *
Lead complex enterprise software projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance implementation methodologies and drive project su...
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Project Manager - Retail Planning & Pricing
$120K - $150K *
Transform enterprise software delivery by leading complex implementations for retailers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet timelines and budgets while enhancing customer...
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Director of Engineering, Product
$250K - $290K *
Elevate your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategy and innovation in web3 technologies. Shape the future of decentralized systems while ensuring top-tier security and...
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$175K - $200K *
Oversee integrated planning across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment and timely execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to connect roadmaps with delivery capacity, supporting annual planning...
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Project Manager-Retail Bank Renovations
$95K - $115K *
Drive the successful execution of retail banking branch renovations, managing multiple projects with a focus on quality, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders...
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$185K - $225K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...
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Director of Virtual Design and Construction
$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to lead the Virtual Design and Construction team, driving BIM strategies and enhancing construction technology. Oversee departmental initiatives, mentor staff, and collaborate across f...
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$80K - $160K *
Lead the delivery of projects by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication. Drive financial oversight and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure pro...
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$125K - $225K *
Advance project delivery as a Structural Project Manager, leading all aspects from planning to execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure profitability, manage budgets, and secure new business while...
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$100K - $120K *
Transform demand generation by owning the pipeline and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with partners, manage marketing strategies, and lead initiatives that attract clients and investors. This pla...
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$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by leading client relationships and driving revenue growth for consumer product brands in the D2C ecommerce space. Utilize your expertise to coach teams, innovate strategies, and o...
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Senior Manager, Product Design (UI/Visual)
$186K - $314K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Manager of Product Design, leading a team to refine visual identity and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive quality and innovation in digi...
1 week ago
Strategic Business Project Management Manager
$100K - $120K *
Oversee project management processes, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Lead a team to optimize efficiency, mitigate risks, and foster collaboration across departments for successful proj...
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Program Manager, Strategic Customer Delivery
$108K - $156K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex software deployments, ensuring governance and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites. Drive successful outcomes for strategic customers while managing...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design delivery for data center projects, ensuring buildable, cost-effective designs from planning through construction. Collaborate with teams to meet tenant need...
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$147K - $293K *
Transform the future of engineering by leading a dynamic team to innovate search capabilities, enhance workflows, and foster a collaborative culture, ensuring high-quality software delivery and techni...
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$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's shaping developer experiences by creating impactful tutorials, demo apps, and tools. Collaborate across departments to enhance adoption and usability of Render's products while test...
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$125K - $150K *
Join our innovative team to shape the M0 brand's voice and visual identity. Take ownership of creative direction, translating complex narratives into impactful campaigns, while collaborating with mult...
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$135K - $160K *
Elevate product strategy and development for next-gen Government solutions, collaborating with federal stakeholders to address complex challenges while ensuring compliance and delivering impactful res...
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Strategic Program Manager - Boston
$123K - $145K *
Optimize product launches by collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and high quality. Leverage engineering expertise to manage complex programs, drive continuous improvement, and e...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, LXD Creative Assets
$94K - $148K *
Reimagine learning experiences by leading a creative team to design and produce innovative digital and immersive learning products that drive engagement and measurable outcomes for our organization...
Reposted 4 days ago
Product Manager, AI-Native Prototyping
$108K - $152K *
Transform product strategy and user experience by leading AI-native prototyping efforts. Collaborate with teams to identify customer needs, design solutions, and validate prototypes, ensuring impactfu...
Yesterday
$130K - $150K *
Optimize complex Salesforce implementations by leading cross-functional teams, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring successful client outcomes through effective communication and risk management...
1 week ago
$166K - $192K *
Elevate user experience by leading end-to-end product design, driving stakeholder alignment, and optimizing complex workflows. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions in a...
3 weeks ago
$200K - $275K *
Transform your career by owning the design and delivery of impactful features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive...
Reposted 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.