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.
$140K - $185K *
Inspire the evolution of a brand by leading innovative design for campaigns and web experiences. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable brand systems, mentor creatives, and direct impactful stor...
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Champion transformative initiatives by translating priorities into actionable plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving organizational change to enhance operational effectiveness and ado...
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Transform media operations by planning and coordinating across various areas, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices while driving productivity and cost savings in a dynamic environment...
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Shape the future of AI-driven product initiatives that enhance customer innovation and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to translate insights into actionable product strategies and deliv...
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Product Manager - Acxiom B2B Suite
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Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...
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Join a team that's redefining cloud storage solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive the vision and strategy for our storage portfolio, ensuring seamless integration and performance across applic...
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Senior Product Designer, AI Builders
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Shape the future of AI by designing intuitive tools that empower users to create and manage automated workflows, bridging the gap between technology and user experience in contact centers...
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Transform supplier performance through strategic oversight and collaboration. Lead cross-study projects, develop global relationships, and implement standards for effective management in a dynamic cli...
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Manager - Software Development Engineering S 4D
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Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...
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Pioneer innovative eDiscovery solutions by managing complex projects, collaborating with legal teams, and mentoring staff. Ensure quality deliverables while exceeding client expectations through exper...
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Lead the charge in VDC delivery across a regional portfolio of commercial construction projects. Set execution standards, manage a team of VDC professionals, and ensure field-relevant results while fo...
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Manager, Application Domain Architecture
$124K - $189K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of application architecture by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, and driving innovation across technology domains to su...
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Lead the charge in shaping strategic program management across a diverse client portfolio. Oversee a team of professionals to ensure excellence in execution, governance, and client engagement while dr...
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Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...
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Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...
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Commercial Manager (Cost Management)
$125K - $175K *
Drive project success by managing tender processes, overseeing costs, and resolving disputes. Collaborate with teams to ensure transparency and effective communication, while thriving in a dynamic env...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to lead on-site project activities, ensuring cost-effective execution and compliance with quality, safety, and schedule standards throughout all project phases. Build strong relati...
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Sales Manager - AutoStore Solutions (French & English)
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...
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Senior Manager, Software Engineering
$225K - $265K *
Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...
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$162K - $243K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical trials through strategic oversight and collaboration. Lead project management efforts globally, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline objectives are m...
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Program Manager - Temporary Worker
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Empower your career by leading complex marketing initiatives across diverse teams and clients. This role demands strategic thinking and execution excellence in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seaml...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive product strategy and execution, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer engagement and drive operational efficiency across a diverse portfolio...
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Senior Manager, Product Design
$188K - $282K *
Drive design excellence in fintech by leading a team to enhance payment, billing, and timekeeping solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape user experiences that empower legal pro...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential as a UX Design Engineer, blending design and engineering to create intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape innovative products, from concept...
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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.