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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$125K - $150K *

Champion a robust security program, leading a team to achieve SOC 2 Type 2 attestation while ensuring secure engineering practices across diverse products and cloud environments. Drive compliance, ris...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Lead the management of pharmaceutical programs, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Oversee daily activities, supervise staff, and drive strategic planning while maintaining stron...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $175K *

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

$175K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $160K *

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United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $146K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $214K *

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Rutland, VTRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$191K - $280K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

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.