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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining home services by owning product strategy, enhancing user experiences, and driving data-driven decisions. Collaborate across functions to launch innovative solutions and a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $125K *

Lead technology operations for global teams, optimizing systems and support. Collaborate on strategic AI solutions, ensuring compliance and enhancing workflows. Drive efficiency and innovation in a dy...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Lead transformative insurance program initiatives, overseeing technology enhancements and operational workflows. Collaborate across teams to drive project management and ensure compliance, while optim...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading VDC initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of technology, processes, and teams to produce accurate, field-ready models and comprehensive digital turnover pack...

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

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful projects in electric utility by managing engineering design, client coordination, and business development. Leverage your expertise to enhance project scope, budget, and schedule while...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $183K *

Lead a globally distributed team to enhance our SaaS platform by mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and building scalable solutions using .NET and React. Balance engineering and manageme...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $183K *

Empower your engineering expertise to lead a global team in enhancing our SaaS platform. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and build scalable solutions using .NET and React while advancing A...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Transform performance marketing strategies by integrating audience insights, brand positioning, and channel tactics into actionable growth plans. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining project health through effective planning and execution. Drive stakeholde...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global supply planning team to optimize processes, enhance collaboration, and drive actionable strategies across diverse product categories and regions, ensuring alignmen...

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

$93K - $116K *

Lead transformative projects by managing teams, enhancing client relations, and ensuring quality outcomes. Drive financial performance while fostering collaboration and implementing best practices to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining business identity solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive strategy, development, and performance of our Business Identity Graph, collaborating with cross-functional...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by directing product strategy for data-centric solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance product performance and drive innovation. Own the product lifecycle from conception to...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product management by integrating diverse datasets into innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and drive new data initiatives from concept t...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $315K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving growth and innovation in the industry. You'll own P&L, lead strategic initiatives, and foster key customer relationships while managing a dedicated team to achieve ambitious...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $164K *

Elevate design excellence in major data center projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle while ensuring alignment with safety, sustainability, and commercial goals...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Agile transformation, managing complex projects and providing strategic guidance to enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement across diverse team...

Reston, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $264K *

Shape the future of design systems and operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance digital experiences. Drive innovation, establish standards, and integrate AI practices to elevate design quality...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management for electronic security installations nationwide, ensuring high quality and compliance while effectively overseeing resources, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with mul...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.