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.
$160K - $220K *
Transform project delivery by managing complex capital projects, ensuring integration across teams, and driving performance to meet objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance and...
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Project Design Manager - Client Services
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...
2 weeks ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative data center projects, managing design teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery for global clients. This role offers flexibility and the chance to collaborate...
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$90K - $110K *
Pioneer operational excellence by managing sprints, ticket hygiene, and cross-functional initiatives. Enhance team effectiveness through process improvements while ensuring impactful delivery of produ...
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$160K - $200K *
Lead the design direction for Governance & Compliance, transforming complex workflows into seamless agent-driven experiences. Oversee a talented team, ensuring high-quality design while collaborating...
4 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Engage in comprehensive project management by overseeing MEP operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the construction process. Drive effic...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $130K *
Champion innovative design solutions by integrating AI into user experiences, driving product evolution through collaboration with cross-functional teams, and enhancing customer engagement across dive...
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$81K - $168K *
Drive impactful creative solutions in performance marketing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate brand presence across digital platforms. Leverage design expertise and insights to cra...
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$110K - $175K *
Elevate your career by managing innovative IT projects, leading Agile teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system solutions. Drive client satisfaction through effective project delive...
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$110K - $175K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative technology solutions by managing Agile projects, guiding teams through the full development lifecycle, and ensuring high client satisfaction through effective...
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$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in shaping a compelling creative vision that resonates across all channels. Inspire and manage a dynamic studio team while driving impactful campaigns for DTC founders and ecommerce le...
3 days ago
Project Manager - Medical Communications (Commercial)
$80K - $95K *
Lead multidisciplinary teams to manage medical communications projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and timely delivery of high-quality content and ser...
4 days ago
$80K - $120K *
Innovate user experiences by conducting research and usability testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the VA Medical Disability Exam program, ensuring designs meet user needs an...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower user experiences by conducting research and testing to enhance design quality for the VA Medical Disability Exam program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, user-ce...
4 days ago
Director, Distribution Strategy
$172K - $203K *
Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...
3 weeks ago
Program Manager, Product Data Operations, Family of Apps
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower a dynamic team of Project Managers to drive successful product implementations, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve key performance metrics while fostering cross-functional collaborati...
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$78K - $100K *
Lead the end-to-end program management for enterprise clients in financial services, driving alignment and execution across cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes and ensure se...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion a high-performing engineering team, guiding their growth while actively contributing to software development. Collaborate across functions to align goals and foster an inclusive culture, driv...
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$125K - $155K *
Innovate product strategy and execution, bridging cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that align with customer needs and organizational goals throughout the product lifecycle...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $111K *
Lead the charge in driving successful mortgage-focused projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, applying Agile methodologies, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to promote operati...
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AI Workflow Project Manager - Electrical Engineering Automation
$98K - $164K *
Transform electrical engineering workflows by leading AI-driven automation projects. Manage multiple scopes, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional team...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by leading engineering efforts for a cutting-edge Operational Decisioning Platform. Drive innovation, enhance developer experience, and en...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping intuitive AI experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex AI capabilities into accessible solutions that drive busi...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager (Data Projects)
$120K - $125K *
Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...
2 weeks ago
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.