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.
$126K - $193K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional business value by collaborating with sales teams and customers to articulate the impact of our solutions, driving strategic initiatives and fostering long-ter...
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$140K - $165K *
Lead the charge in producing high-impact brand creative across campaigns, events, and digital platforms. Manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication to ensure seamless project execution a...
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$154K - $208K *
Elevate global wellbeing initiatives by leading a diverse team to create inclusive, sustainable strategies that enhance employee experiences and align with organizational goals, utilizing data-driven...
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Empower innovation as you design and develop industrial products, coordinate projects, and support technical sales. Collaborate with teams to create efficient solutions from concept to installation, e...
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Lead the end-to-end customer onboarding process, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and value realization. Collaborate with customers to provide expert guidance and drive succes...
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Senior Director, Content Design - Slack
$218K - $365K *
Empower a high-performing team of content designers to shape AI-driven experiences. Lead with vision and advocacy, enhancing collaboration across functions while championing content design as a core e...
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Staff Product Manager, AGSE Service
$135K - $160K *
Transform the future of autonomous ground support equipment by leading product strategy and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability...
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Executive Director, Strategic Delivery & Growth
$210K - $240K *
Transform the future of clinical development by leading strategic initiatives, fostering client relationships, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic, global environment. Shape best practices a...
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Shape the future of enterprise project delivery by managing complex implementations, ensuring seamless integration of AI tools, and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the project lif...
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Design and execute innovative product strategies for digital image exchange, ensuring seamless healthcare workflows and market differentiation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enter...
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Director, Product | Lab Archives
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Lead product strategy and execution for a suite of SaaS solutions, driving growth and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and operationa...
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Drive CQV excellence for capital projects in a GMP-regulated environment, ensuring compliance and timely execution. Lead teams through commissioning, qualification, and operational handover of critica...
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$153K - $171K *
Join a dynamic team to orchestrate complex technical programs, driving alignment and clarity across product and engineering. Empower teams to deliver impactful outcomes while leveraging AI insights fo...
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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Contract Manufacturing)
$147K - $215K *
Accelerate our global manufacturing strategy by leading contract negotiations and supplier management for complex electromechanical products, ensuring cost efficiency and quality while collaborating w...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital transformation by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring effective governance, and driving organizational change across global teams to enhance program...
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Project Manager II - Digital Plant
$90K - $110K *
Transform digital plant projects through effective management, ensuring successful delivery while overseeing scope, budget, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and...
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Product Manager - Vendor Oversight
$113K - $197K *
Lead the charge in defining product strategy and roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and operati...
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Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...
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Product Management Senior Advisor
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Champion the development of innovative tools for customer service teams, enhancing agent efficiency and service quality. Collaborate across departments to drive product strategy, leveraging data and u...
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Product Manager - Data Migration
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Unlock the potential of product strategy and execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive enterprise transformations and ensure alignment with business objectives...
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Manager, GPO Delivery & Optimization
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Drive contract delivery and optimization for member accounts, ensuring value realization through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Manage project execution, stakeholder engagement, and...
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Senior Project Manager - South Carolina
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Transform your career by managing custom automation projects from design to delivery. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive financial results while navigating complex pr...
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Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing
$121K - $189K *
Drive your career with a senior leadership role in integrated marketing, shaping strategies and campaigns for specialized audiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance engagement, demand, and r...
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Director, Production and Infrastructure Engineering
$240K - $290K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...
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Director, Dealers and Design - Central
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Champion growth by leading strategic sales initiatives in the residential dealer segment. Collaborate with teams to develop territory plans, drive business development, and mentor field sales represen...
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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.