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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$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $116K *

Optimize project delivery by supporting large-scale warehouse automation deployments. Engage with cross-functional teams to track deliverables, manage risks, and maintain schedules, ensuring successfu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining product design by leveraging AI to enhance user experiences. Collaborate across functions to create innovative solutions, maintain design systems, and ensure quality in e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $144K *

Transform visual storytelling by designing engaging graphics and motion for social media campaigns. Collaborate with teams to create impactful content that resonates with diverse online audiences, uti...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $178K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud security governance, leading a dynamic team to enhance compliance, drive automation, and ensure robust risk management across multi-cloud environments...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $124K *

Drive impactful SAP projects as a Project Manager/Scrum Master, leading teams to deliver innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage product backlogs, and ensure agile practices to mee...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $92K *

Join a dynamic team as you support project execution and management for USACE maintenance tasks. Collaborate with stakeholders, track performance metrics, and guide project teams to ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$142K - $180K *

Lead the delivery of innovative healthcare solutions, managing teams and projects from design to deployment. Ensure adherence to stakeholder goals while fostering collaboration and optimizing performa...

Cary, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful customer projects by partnering with cross-functional teams, ensuring project delivery from scope to handover, and driving improvements in quality, cost, and sustainability while mainta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic engineering pod, ensuring high-quality code delivery while fostering team growth and collaboration. Stay hands-on with development, manage performance, and drive innovation in a fast-pa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and enhance educator solutions by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and drive product development that aligns with str...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team managing large-scale construction projects, focusing on automated systems. Lead site operations, oversee contract management, and ensure quality execution while maintaining budget...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $195K *

Contribute to the success of new facility projects by leading the Project Engineering team, ensuring effective implementation and compliance while collaborating with various departments to optimize op...

Austin, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$152K - $228K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital transformation by leading complex, cross-functional programs. Drive successful PLM initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment while...

Waukesha, WIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$172K - $193K *

Lead the charge in managing development teams to deliver strategic legal applications, ensuring alignment with ROI goals. Drive innovation through effective mentoring, process implementation, and cros...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise restaurant technology deployment projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and communication with stakeholders, whi...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Optimize operations in high-volume e-commerce fulfillment centers by leading teams, validating system capabilities, and establishing efficient workflows to drive scalable and successful launch initiat...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career as a Senior UX Designer, leading AI-driven design initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centric experiences, mentor peers, and establish design patte...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead proposal and security response efforts, driving innovation and quality. Manage a skilled group, streamline processes, and enhance collaboration across functions to achieve...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $130K *

Lead complex public-sector consulting projects, managing scope, budget, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across multidisciplinary teams and initiatives...

Alabama, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing intuitive AI experiences for diverse construction teams, blending interaction and visual design. You'll create mobile-first solutions for Superintendents and DCOs, ensuri...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to the evolution of data-driven healthcare products, shaping strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions that enhance clinical outcomes a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $137K *

Lead site management activities by overseeing installation teams, ensuring project success through effective communication, risk mitigation, and adherence to quality standards across all on-site opera...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI in product operations by driving productivity, adoption, and commercialization. Collaborate across teams to establish governance and accountability, ensuring AI initiatives deli...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.