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.
$170K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading environmental compliance for data center construction projects. Manage permits, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to regulations while driving project succ...
1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing processes and quality controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in production systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and com...
4 weeks ago
Workplace Experience Project Manager
$101K - $161K *
Lead the charge in managing workplace construction and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with safety, budget, and quality standards while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver succe...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion project success by coordinating schedules, resources, and communication across teams. Play a key role in monitoring progress, managing risks, and providing updates to stakeholders, ensuring t...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives, GCM
$97K - $121K *
Accelerate strategic initiatives by managing cross-functional teams, driving decision-making, and ensuring repeatable processes across global operations. Thrive in a dynamic environment while deliveri...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to budgets and timelines. Collaborate with teams to drive projects from inception to completion, maintainin...
1 week ago
$145K - $160K *
Join a team that's redefining design operations by leading a high-performing department. You'll enhance processes, foster collaboration, and drive strategic initiatives to elevate client experiences a...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in transforming brand inspiration into compelling creative campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and loyalty while developing a high-perform...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of engineering project management, overseeing CAPEX investments and NPI portfolios. Lead a dynamic team, ensuring timely project execution and compliance while dri...
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$95K - $115K *
Champion program execution by leading cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and technical excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement and stra...
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$115K - $135K *
Transform brand vision into compelling design and imagery. Lead graphic design and art direction for campaigns, mentoring a creative team while ensuring high standards and consistency across all marke...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Innovate landscape solutions by leading projects through all design phases, training junior designers, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders to shape sustainable environments that enhance co...
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$100K - $140K *
Lead the charge in overseeing production operations, ensuring efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with customers to deliver timely updates and foster a culture o...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining MEP design for temperature-controlled facilities. Lead multidisciplinary projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless integration of systems while managing team...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by managing diverse projects from inception to completion. Lead teams in creating innovative experiential designs that reflect client brands, while ensuring project success throu...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower creativity by managing diverse projects from inception to completion. Lead teams in developing innovative experiential designs that reflect client brands, ensuring quality and adherence to bud...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career as a Senior Designer, leading commercial kitchen projects with advanced design skills and client engagement. Collaborate with a dynamic team, mentor peers, and drive innovative sol...
2 weeks ago
Design Manager-Mechanical Engineering
$170K - $200K *
Lead and coordinate mechanical design efforts across diverse industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs that meet project objectives, s...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance products by leading strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI tools to enhance product delivery and stakeho...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance products by leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions grounded in user feedback and...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage and oversee technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Foster strong client relationships and effective communication while adapting to p...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to deliver exceptional design solutions, guiding projects from conceptualization to completion while mentoring emerging professionals and fostering a collaborative culture...
Reposted 4 days ago
$65K - $117K *
Contribute to impactful technology initiatives by coordinating projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Support business needs through effective communication and documentatio...
2 days ago
Site Development Project Manager
$125K - $140K *
Champion project success by leading site development initiatives, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Oversee project teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery while identifying gr...
Reposted 2 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.