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.
Pre-Construction Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in pre-construction management for utility-scale projects, ensuring accurate scope, budget, and schedule development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and deli...
4 weeks ago
Manager, Technology, Data and AI Advisory, Energy & Utilities
$125K - $150K *
Transform the energy & utilities landscape by leading OT and infrastructure workstreams throughout the private equity investment lifecycle, driving diligence, integration, and value creation for criti...
2 weeks ago
RevOps Strategic Initiatives Manager
$106K - $146K *
Shape the future of our operations by leading a dynamic team to optimize Quote-to-Cash strategies, enhance analytics, and design streamlined workflows, all while collaborating across functions to driv...
Reposted 1 week ago
$150K - $160K *
Empower user experiences by owning product design for a cutting-edge platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex workflows into intuitive designs, ensuring quality and usabi...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by driving customer success and technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure maximum va...
Reposted 5 days ago
Director, Commercial Project Management
$201K - $251K *
Join us to lead cross-functional project management in a dynamic biotech environment. Drive global commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across teams while enhancing operatio...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $166K *
Lead the clinical data management process, ensuring quality and compliance from study startup to database lock. Collaborate with teams to develop databases, oversee data integrity, and train personnel...
1 week ago
$120K - $136K *
Drive the governance and operational excellence of enterprise Master Data, ensuring data quality and compliance across multiple domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement standards and facili...
1 week ago
$94K - $155K *
Lead multi-channel marketing production operations, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery. Oversee client engagements, deepen relationships, and drive growth while managing a diverse team of speci...
3 weeks ago
Referral Process Design Manager
$98K - $129K *
Champion referral process optimization across a national network, partnering with hospital leadership to enhance workflows, implement solutions, and drive operational excellence in a dynamic, multi-si...
Today
Senior Technical Project Manager (Enterprise Modernization & AI Delivery
$130K - $155K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive enterprise modernization through AI solutions. Oversee complex implementations, ensuring alignment across technical and business stakeholders while delivering meas...
2 weeks ago
Change Management Lead - R&D Advisory
$100K - $120K *
Help us drive change management initiatives in life sciences R&D, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across research, clinical, and regulatory operations while leading stakeholder engagement and a...
3 weeks ago
Senior Producer - Exhibitions and Demos
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading the Demo Programme for high-profile technology events. Manage complex projects, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure seamless delivery from planning to execution, driving ex...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative paid marketing strategies to drive growth, manage budgets, and optimize performance across channels. Collaborate with teams to connect efforts and achieve measurable results in use...
3 weeks ago
Analog Layout Engineer (eInfochips)
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovation by designing high-speed analog layouts for mixed-signal circuits. Collaborate on floor planning, integration, and reliability verification to ensure optimal performance in advanced CM...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's redefining product marketing in the insurance tech space. Lead strategic positioning, drive go-to-market initiatives, and empower teams with insights that connect product capabiliti...
1 week ago
Senior Workday Product Manager
$116K - $290K *
Help us drive strategic initiatives as a Senior Workday Product Manager, enhancing business outcomes through Workday capabilities. Collaborate with leaders and teams to optimize processes, align inves...
2 days ago
Principal Engineer, Autonomy Systems Engineering, ODD Definition & Risk
$200K - $275K *
Champion the future of autonomous driving by leading driverless readiness evaluations, analyzing test results, identifying risks, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance system performance and...
Yesterday
Designer - Instrument, Controls, and Electrical (ICE)
$80K - $110K *
Shape the future of electric power generation by designing innovative instrumentation and control systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver advanced solutions and lead projects that enhance e...
1 week ago
Manager, Marketing Operations, Campaigns & Emails
$95K - $115K *
Drive operational excellence by managing global marketing automation tools and processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance data-driven marketing, optimize workflows, and execute impactful campaigns t...
1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Data Platform
$225K - $265K *
Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving enterprise sales success by crafting compelling messaging and sales tools for complex ERP integrations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product positioning and emp...
4 weeks ago
$91K - $148K *
Transform your career by leading complex projects, managing resources, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategic initiatives and maintain client relationship...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $123K *
Drive growth by managing a sales territory, building relationships, and generating premium. Leverage existing partnerships while prospecting new agencies to achieve targets and expand market presence...
3 weeks ago
Program Manager, RES (Risk Engineering Solutions)
$105K - $125K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in risk engineering solutions. This role focuses on managing complex programs across global teams, enhancing workflows, and ensuring effective collaboration to me...
4 days 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.