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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$95K - $115K *

Develop and lead VDC processes and best practices, managing resources across projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance virtual building culture and ensure effective execution throughout the project...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of commercial construction by leading high-impact data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeh...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

Quanah, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive high-performance data operations by managing platforms, pipelines, and integrations. Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective services while developing a skilled team to deliver trusted data...

Goodlettsville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to evaluate and enhance data center construction feasibility. Leverage your expertise to assess sites, identify risks, and influence project decisions, ensuring efficient and safe...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion preconstruction initiatives for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring accurate estimates, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals through effective communication and relatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful client engagements by managing multiple projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Leverage strong leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration and ach...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping our product strategy as the first product manager. Collaborate across teams to identify core challenges, prioritize features, and drive successful launches, all while buildi...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $125K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise data by designing governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes. Drive impactf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and applying best practices. Drive project success through effective communication, strategic thinking, and c...

Detroit, MIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$71K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional project management by leading client engagements, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery, and maintaining high client satisfaction through effective communication an...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $95K *

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New York, NYRemote

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$134K - $201K *

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New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $145K *

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Plainfield, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of BIM coordination in electrical projects. Lead the management of BIM processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout design and construction phases wh...

Escondido, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of automation by driving complex sales cycles, building executive relationships, and exceeding targets in the Consumer & Life Sciences sectors. Leverage your expertise to deliver tail...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Detroit, MIRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $185K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$152K - $202K *

Champion the evolution of design systems by building scalable, reusable technical assets that enhance digital and AI experiences. Collaborate across teams to ensure design intent translates into effec...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $198K *

Lead architectural vision for luxury developments, guiding projects from acquisition to delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure design integrity and quality across the portfolio while advising exec...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $150K *

Champion project success by leading complex engineering initiatives from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while maintaining high quality and saf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.