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.
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Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical trials by managing operations, analyzing data, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance and optimize outcomes for innovative treatme...
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Optimize clinical trial management by overseeing planning, execution, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive innovative treatments while resolving c...
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Execute clinical trial management activities, ensuring quality outcomes and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and build strong relationships with stake...
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Content Management and Operations Lead (Drupal)
$110K - $155K *
Lead content operations for a federal web services program, managing a team to ensure timely, accurate, and accessible communication. Drive strategic planning, oversee Drupal content management, and e...
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DIRECTOR, OPERATIONAL INNOVATION & ENABLEMENT
$160K - $180K *
Lead organizational capability by bridging strategy and execution across diverse hospitality operations. Drive scalable frameworks and change management to enhance performance and sustain innovation a...
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Transform the product landscape by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive business value. Collaborate with stakeholders to align pr...
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Champion the implementation of innovative solutions, leading projects across strategic accounts to ensure seamless product delivery and customer satisfaction while optimizing processes and fostering c...
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Sr. Manager, Virtual Design & Construction
$120K - $145K *
Drive innovation by leading the Virtual Design & Construction function, defining enterprise strategy and standards, and enhancing digital delivery for data center projects across the organization...
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Director, Product Management - Infrastructure Automation
$200K - $220K *
Lead product management for an innovative infrastructure automation platform, driving strategy and vision while managing a team of senior product managers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance cu...
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Anaplan Product Owner, Manager
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Drive the charge in advancing Anaplan strategies, leading diverse teams to optimize solutions that align with business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the Anaplan ecosystem and en...
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Lead the charge in ensuring software quality by developing robust QA processes, conducting reviews, and applying your expertise to enhance IT systems throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams...
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Champion project success by managing software implementations across diverse teams. Drive efficiency and functionality through effective communication, risk management, and strategic planning, ensurin...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing website content operations and CMS administration, ensuring accurate and engaging information across a diverse portfolio of dental practice websites while preparing for a m...
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Elevate your marketing career by leading integrated organic campaigns that drive engagement and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize strategies across social media, email, and ac...
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Shape AI product strategy by synthesizing trends, customer needs, and tech capabilities. Collaborate with engineering and design to drive innovation, enabling AI solutions that deliver genuine custome...
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Accelerate your career by leading SAP Cloud ERP implementations, managing scope, schedule, and quality across projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery and drive customer...
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BIM Designer & Coordinator: Civil
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Join a team that's shaping the future of large-scale data center design. Leverage your civil BIM expertise to develop and coordinate complex models, ensuring seamless integration of infrastructure and...
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Drive impactful cost management strategies, oversee project budgets, and enhance client value through effective analysis and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and suppo...
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Technical Delivery Manager - Healthcare, Release Management & AI
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of patient services by ensuring timely delivery of features and integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency in a compliance-heavy environment, driving inn...
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Senior Engineering Manager (RD165)
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Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...
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Executive Director, Project Management - Oncology
$203K - $304K *
Champion project success by leading a team of Directors and Managers to drive clinical study strategies, ensuring quality, scope, and budget goals are met while fostering collaboration and continuous...
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Executive Director, Project Management - Oncology
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Manage a team of Directors to drive clinical study projects, ensuring quality, scope, and budget targets are met while fostering collaboration and strategic alignment across global initiatives...
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Delivery Manager, Acquisitions
$96K - $125K *
Join a team that's focused on enhancing delivery across cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely execution and risk management. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive improvements and elevate cu...
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Senior Tooling and Automation Engineer
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Empower our Managed Services tooling ecosystem by designing integrations and automations. You'll lead the configuration of Jira Service Management, optimize alerting, and ensure seamless connectivity...
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Staff/Principal Design Systems Lead
$150K - $180K *
Drive the evolution of our design system by building foundational infrastructure that empowers designers, engineers, and AI agents to create cohesive, high-quality experiences while leading a growing...
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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.