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.
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
STRATEGIC FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER PMO
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Construction Management Digital Delivery Leader
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
6 days ago
Senior Manager, Identity and Access Management
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
Delivery Manager - Decypher Corporate
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
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$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...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Capital Planning
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Design Manager - Business Banking & Investments
$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...
Reposted 4 days ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
6 days ago
Professional Project Manager - Mid
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
3 weeks 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.