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.
$110K - $130K *
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EverPro - Senior Product Manager
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Join a dynamic team as you lead the post-purchase customer journey, driving activation and retention strategies to enhance user experience and foster long-term growth. Collaborate with cross-functiona...
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Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, focusing on strategic planning, team building, and execution. Drive project objectives and ensure successful outcomes through effective communication and...
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Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving real-time financial infrastructure projects while fostering individual growth and establishing engineering standards for scalable practices...
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Pioneer customer-centric strategies as a Strategic Program Manager, driving operational excellence and financial growth across key contracts. Lead a dedicated team to enhance service delivery and fost...
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Join a team that's redefining behavioral decisioning in marketing. You'll lead product strategy, collaborate with engineering, and drive impactful customer outcomes through innovative solutions and cl...
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Join a team that's focused on delivering successful project outcomes by building comprehensive schedules, defining responsibilities, and managing timelines effectively to ensure client satisfaction an...
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Lead the charge in engineering management, guiding a cross-functional team of 4-7 engineers. Drive execution, foster growth, and ensure quality while collaborating closely with product management to d...
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Lead complex civil engineering projects, overseeing planning, design, and maintenance of municipal systems. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure project success while developing entry-lev...
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Join us to lead and grow the power engineering team, managing high-level projects in substation design and grid integration. Drive technical excellence and strategic initiatives while shaping our serv...
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The Consulting Manager for Workday Benefits will lead teams in delivering complex implementations and system optimizations for Workday Benefits. This role requires expertise in benefits administration...
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Shape the future of marketing technology by optimizing campaign execution across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create data-driven solutions that enhance customer engagement and...
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Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...
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Drive customer success by managing transformative enterprise projects, ensuring alignment and satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results while mentoring other...
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Senior Digital Project Manager
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Lead the charge in delivering complex digital projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective team collaboration. Utilize your expertise to manage scope, budgets, and risks while mentoring junior...
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Central Engineering Team Manager
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Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovation and product development while ensuring quality and efficiency in facility design and technical support for sales initiatives...
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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.