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.
$80K - $95K *
Manage integrated master schedules and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely deliverables. Proactively assess risks, facilitate client communications, and contribute...
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Transform complex business initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, establishing Agile practices, and delivering impactful solutions. Engage with stakeholders to drive product vision and manage...
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ABM Manager, Strategic Products
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Optimize account-based marketing strategies to drive engagement and sales for new products. Lead end-to-end campaign execution, asset production, and pipeline accountability while collaborating closel...
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Manage a dynamic Customer Support team, driving service quality and operational efficiency. Oversee daily operations, enhance performance metrics, and implement automation to elevate customer satisfac...
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Shape the future of business development by leading capture strategies and execution for high-value federal opportunities. Collaborate across teams to drive successful proposals and contract awards, e...
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Inspire delivery excellence by leading a diverse portfolio of 20+ Scrum teams across regions. Align engineering outcomes with client priorities, enhance AI adoption, and drive measurable value through...
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Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...
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Optimize client success by leading end-to-end implementations for banks and credit unions, ensuring timely launches and measurable value through strategic guidance and cross-functional collaboration...
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Sr. Manager, Mobile Experience and Platform
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Lead the charge in developing a high-performing mobile engineering team, shaping platform strategy, and driving innovation to enhance client experiences through effective collaboration and technical e...
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Advance your career by leading substation projects, managing design and execution for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while driving operational improv...
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Shape the future of product design by leading a dynamic team, setting vision, and enhancing user experiences across platforms while driving design excellence and mentoring talent...
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$140K - $167K *
Deliver impactful account-based marketing strategies by owning and scaling bespoke campaigns for enterprise clients. Collaborate with sales to drive engagement and optimize performance through innovat...
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$125K - $232K *
Unlock potential by driving sales initiatives in strategic global markets, forging lasting client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to drive revenue growth and meet business objectives...
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Manage the feasibility study process by adapting surveys, ensuring quality checks, and monitoring site engagement. Collaborate with teams to execute strategies and maintain effective communication thr...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a diverse team across multiple districts, focusing on sales performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance. Foster talent development and implement strategi...
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$90K - $115K *
Empower a high-performing team to enhance customer trial experiences, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration. Lead with data-driven insights to optimize processes and ensure excepti...
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$150K - $190K *
Lead AI-driven product operations, enhancing tooling and infrastructure for product teams. Own strategy, governance, and measurement to ensure effective adoption and integration of AI tools, driving e...
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Join a dynamic team to drive the development and optimization of digital eCommerce platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and collaboration across cross-functiona...
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Principal Product Manager, Crown and Bridge
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Redefine dental product experiences by leading innovative strategies that connect technology and user needs, ensuring superb fit and aesthetics for crowns and bridges. Collaborate cross-functionally t...
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Lead the charge in managing key client relationships, driving account growth, and ensuring long-term retention through strategic partnerships and consultative engagement in a dynamic tech environment...
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$97K - $122K *
Drive operational excellence and sales growth as you lead a dynamic team, manage key customer relationships, and implement strategic initiatives to achieve business objectives across a defined distric...
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Lead the charge in expanding business across the Northeast U.S. and Canada by building strategic partnerships, managing client relationships, and driving sales growth through innovative packaging solu...
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Manage and lead construction projects, ensuring successful execution, financial performance, and team development while adhering to safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to optim...
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Unlock your potential by leading creative strategy and visual design initiatives. Drive brand evolution and campaign execution while mentoring teams to enhance the College Board's visual identity acro...
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Transform customer experiences by leading complex implementations, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring successful technical deployments that drive meaningful business outcomes across multiple projects...
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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.