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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$88K - $105K *

Champion the negotiation and management of clinical trial agreements, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with stakeholders to facilitate timely study start-up and budget management...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion integrated marketing strategies to elevate brand presence and drive demand for a luxury travel experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and deliver impactfu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Unlock growth by leading federal capture efforts, developing strategies, and securing contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with capabilities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and performance across protocols. Oversee submissions, budgets, and team coordination while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders...

Quebec, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $170K *

Transform software development for the VA by leading OneStream implementation, ensuring technical execution, managing teams, and driving project success through effective collaboration and problem-sol...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $158K *

Transform the Property Intelligence platform by connecting customer needs with product insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and engagement through analytics and feedback, dri...

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1 week ago

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

$115K - $135K *

Empower progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by managing security operations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and protect sensitive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading complex, cross-functional projects. Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring team members and enh...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Advance organizational change initiatives by leading Oracle Cloud transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption through strategic planning, training, and communication...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining product design in healthcare. Lead and mentor a talented design team, shaping innovative solutions across hardware, software, and business processes while ensuring qualit...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful IT projects by managing all phases from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely and successful project execution while aligning...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team focused on enhancing mathematical optimization technology. Drive innovation in solver integration and cloud infrastructure while fostering collaboration and technical excellence in...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to elevate the design experience for consumer and B2B products. You'll own the UI/UX process, collaborating with cofounders to create intuitive interfaces that impact thousands of users and dr...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $134K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale Data Center projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget. Drive innovative AI implementations while overseein...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a leading telecom program by driving automation in engineering activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing scope, timeline...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$177K - $290K *

Lead product vision by driving sustainability solutions and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful reporting capabilities for global enterprises, ensuring alignme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $87K *

Drive impactful events by managing logistics, budgets, and stakeholder engagement for both in-person and online conferences. Utilize your project management skills to enhance member experiences and en...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$101K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the Education portfolio, ensuring effective coordination across teams and stakeholders while driving impactful outcomes in higher education and appl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the evolution of integrated Talent Programs, enhancing performance, development, and employee experience across the organization. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to meet curr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building long-term customer relationships while optimizing operations. As a Business Manager, you'll drive strategic growth, manage key accounts, and collaborate across teams to enh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical study projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives in financial services through effective project management. Oversee renovation projects from planning to completion, ensuring minimal disruption and op...

Charlotte, NCRemote

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

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the success of large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Lead diverse teams, manage client relationships, and drive strategic planning while overseeing...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform client success by leading complex engagements from pre-sales to delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless execution of customized cloud solutions, maintaining client trust...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $108K *

Manage and elevate relationships with distribution partners to drive sales growth in the ultrasound portfolio. Leverage market insights and commercial acumen to shape strategies, enhance partner perfo...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.