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.
Technical Instructional Design Manager
$76K - $90K *
Shape the future of technical training by designing impactful learning experiences for Reliability & Maintenance Engineering technicians, leveraging adult learning principles and innovative technologi...
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Senior Manager, Product Data Governance & Lifecycle Management?
$135K - $175K *
Transform product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for efficient product development and manufacturing across t...
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Senior Product Manager, Integrations & Platform
$175K - $190K *
Innovate the deployment process by leading two squads to ensure seamless integration and self-service capabilities for customers, driving measurable outcomes and enhancing product effectiveness in a d...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform the go-to-market strategy by owning and optimizing HubSpot systems, ensuring seamless integration across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to drive measurable business impact and enhanc...
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Senior Manager, Engineering Continuous Improvement
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine solutions engineering by leading a team focused on enhancing operational efficiency across OmniChannel Retail and Ecommerce. Drive effective implementation strategies and continuous improvem...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive strategic growth by managing key accounts in the consumer packaged goods sector. Foster relationships, execute account strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience...
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$125K - $160K *
Champion the future of construction management by overseeing mid to large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule while collaborating with teams to uphol...
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$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality fueling systems projects. As a Site Manager, you'll oversee project execution, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards whil...
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Senior Manager, CS Upgrade Technical Delivery Lead
$100K - $179K *
Lead the charge in enhancing digital presence and customer engagement. Drive technical delivery for software upgrades while managing project teams, resolving issues, and ensuring cross-functional coor...
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Senior Program Manager, Brand & Marketing
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by establishing a robust program management framework that integrates Global Brand and Marketing efforts. Drive strategy execution, manage cross-functional initiatives, and enhance op...
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Senior Director Preconstruction & Planning
$150K - $180K *
Lead the transition of projects from development to execution, overseeing estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling. Manage a team while ensuring alignment with EPC budgets and schedules, driving p...
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Senior Website Manager, about.gitlab.com
$104K - $176K *
Lead the strategy and optimization for a high-traffic B2B website, aligning partners and driving performance through experimentation and content governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
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$80K - $95K *
Accelerate progress at driving revenue growth by acquiring new customers and managing existing relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure high satisfaction...
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$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career as a Group Director, leading B2B client success and team performance. Drive client retention and growth, enhance strategic initiatives, and shape the division's vision in a dynamic...
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$88K - $154K *
Champion the successful execution of field projects, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards while leading teams and coordinating with stakeholders in a dynamic environment...
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$110K - $130K *
Engage your expertise to lead bridge and structural projects from planning to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and drive practice growth across Massachusetts...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the optimization of cross-pillar workflows, ensuring technical soundness and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance product adoption and drive measur...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to lead customer technology rollouts, oversee service deployment, and drive customer satisfaction. Manage cross-functional initiatives, mitigate risks, and serve as the primary lia...
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Senior Product Designer, Growth
$141K - $184K *
Drive user engagement by designing top-of-funnel experiences that convert leads into owners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize acquisition flows and enhance user journeys through dat...
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Application Development Team Manager
$147K - $198K *
Lead a dynamic software development team, driving modernization and secure engineering practices across legacy and cloud-native systems while fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery...
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Senior Project Manager - Data Centers Development
$130K - $165K *
Empower data center development by leading complex projects from site acquisition to construction. Drive client relationships, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure successful project delivery wh...
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Senior Manager, Deployed Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Manager in Deployed Engineering, leading hands-on deployments and building a high-performing team. Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to dri...
4 weeks ago
$93K - $126K *
Elevate your career by supporting diverse system studies in renewable energy projects. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, delivering technical expertise and leveraging advanced tools to ensure safe...
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Senior Account Manager, Integrated Planning & Strategy
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's redefining brand engagement by architecting full-funnel ecosystems. Lead strategic initiatives across diverse channels, driving growth through innovative connections and insights wh...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate brand visibility and engagement by managing PR agency partnerships, developing internal communications strategies, and ensuring consistent messaging across channels to strengthen organizationa...
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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.