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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$150K - $185K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare data engineering. Lead and mentor a high-performing team to build scalable data platforms, ensuring compliance and driving innovation in analytics and insights...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance project financial performance by managing costs, budgets, and risks. Collaborate with construction and project management teams to ensure accurate reporting and proactive de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $236K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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$80K - $95K *

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of client relationships and project success by managing engagements with multiple clients. Leverage resources, oversee budgets, and ensure adherence to best practices to deliver excepti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.