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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$85K - $102K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading teams, ensuring quality, and driving profitability through effective execution and customer engagement in electrical commercial construction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize site operations and deliver exceptional commercial construction projects by managing day-to-day activities, ensuring quality standards, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$90K - $130K *

Advance your career by guiding the financial health of large construction projects. Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate forecasting, risk management, and timely billing, while fostering...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team in delivering innovative land development projects. Drive project success through technical guidance, client management, and strategic oversight while fostering collabo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative land development projects while mentoring a dynamic team of engineers and technicians. Drive client relationships and ensure high-quality solutions for diverse...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, overseeing complex capital projects from planning to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams, driving accountability and structure, while safeguarding clie...

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of education by owning content strategy for assessments. Collaborate with experts and district leaders to enhance quality and drive adoption, leveraging insights to inform product dir...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse digital projects, collaborating with clients and teams to define solutions, manage budgets, and ensure quality. Drive innovation and efficiency while fostering stro...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$68K - $93K *

Transform design intent into engineering excellence for VIP aircraft completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure aesthetic quality and technical feasibility, driving innovative solut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project execution from planning to turnover, while maintain...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead capital projects, ensuring alignment with goals and efficient execution. Manage scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with goals and stakeholder needs. Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading transportation design projects across Western Canada. Manage client relationships, coordinate engineering teams, and ensure timely project delivery while mentoring junior s...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff throughout the project lifecycle...

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

$120K - $170K *

Lead and manage construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams, oversee contract execution, and mentor junior staff while fostering...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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

$103K - $133K *

Optimize your career by leveraging analytical skills to drive sales growth through effective inventory and margin planning. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance forecasting accuracy and support s...

1 month ago

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

$170K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI innovation, leading a team to develop scalable, secure solutions that enhance legal workflows. Drive engineering excellence and foster talent while collabora...

Lehi, UTRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive engineering projects from conception to execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate across teams, manage resources, and mitigate risks while fostering continuous improvement...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead comprehensive construction management initiatives, overseeing capital projects and ensuring compliance with contract requirements while coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver successfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative workplace solutions by leading and managing complex interior projects globally. Collaborate with a talented team to ensure design excellence, sustainability, and client satisfactio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $95K *

Drive design excellence for control systems, managing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality documentation and ensure client satisfaction while mentoring j...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $134K *

Transform program execution by managing development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, effective resource allocation, and stakeholder communication for successful outcome...

Concord, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Oversee luxury home builds and historic renovations, ensuring meticulous execution from planning to completion while fostering a supportive team environment that prioritizes client satisfaction and qu...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to driving operational excellence in manufacturing. Lead daily operations, champion safety, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while achieving financial and pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$116K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving innovative data center designs. Lead multidisciplinary projects, influence stakeholders, and enhance design delivery while ensuring quality and efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.