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 - $205K *

Join a team that's driving M&A success by leading financial strategy, target evaluation, and integration planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities and execute critical phases...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $143K *

Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...

Akron, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $135K *

Partner with us to drive strategic initiatives across Support Services and data centers. This role ensures effective project management, governance, and measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment, f...

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1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming construction management through digital delivery. Collaborate with leadership to set strategic direction, enhance project efficiency, and drive innovation across teams...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$138K - $163K *

Lead and inspire software engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and alignment with business goals. Foster a collaborative culture while driving continuous...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Innovate and lead the development of a comprehensive IAM program, collaborating across teams to enhance identity governance and security. Manage a skilled team while ensuring compliance and effective...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$144K - $210K *

Lead the charge in shaping brand storytelling and performance marketing across global accounts. Drive cohesive creative direction, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality output while...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while fostering collaboration across product domains. Drive innovation and enhance customer experien...

Oakville, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$132K - $199K *

Lead the charge in driving Professional Services sales and client success within the US Public Sector, collaborating across teams to maximize revenue, enhance client relationships, and ensure successf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing project operations and client relationships, driving growth through strategic partnerships and best practices. Lead teams to achieve business goals while ensuring high s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing digital product initiatives for veterinary health. Collaborate across teams to prioritize backlogs, write user stories, and enhance user experiences, ensuring alignment be...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining digital design by leading creative output across diverse client projects. You'll translate concepts into compelling visuals, ensuring high standards and collaboration wit...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform packaging design strategies by bridging regulatory needs and industry practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop eco-design tools and resources, ensuring compliance and pr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...

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

$228K - $285K *

Transform the design landscape by leading a talented team to elevate visual and interaction quality in financial software. Drive innovation, simplify complex workflows, and inspire designers to delive...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $93K *

Help shape the commercial success of transformative transportation projects across North America by leveraging financial expertise and collaborative skills to drive project performance and manage cont...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $150K *

Manage on-site construction and installation of logistic systems, ensuring safety, quality, and timely project delivery. Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate activities, and serve as the primary c...

Somerset, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of a comprehensive Product Security program, overseeing security integration across multiple product offerings. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $168K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee high-profile federal projects, ensuring quality and effective management in construction and facilities. Leverage your expertise to drive project success and enhance cli...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 days ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving agile execution across product and engineering teams, managing digital product launches and enhancing client value through innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.