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.
$130K - $155K *
Lead product initiatives from strategy to launch, enhancing user experience and driving measurable impact through collaboration with engineering, design, and customer teams...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and management of program reporting, translating complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting standards and deliver impactful visualiz...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join us to oversee engineering delivery and project management, ensuring timely, on-budget execution across multiple technical disciplines. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive project success...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Champion project success by managing timelines, coordinating orders, and ensuring seamless communication between customers and shop personnel. Drive efficiency in equipment training and documentation...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to environmental compliance by ensuring design packages meet all regulations. Collaborate with design teams to minimize impacts and support the transition from design to construction, maint...
5 days ago
$100K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring successful completion through effective planning, coordination, and management of scope, schedule, and budget while fosterin...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining aerospace by managing product development for innovative spacecraft platforms. Collaborate across functions to deliver configurable solutions that meet diverse customer n...
1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Coordinate with diverse teams, drive change, and manage schedules and budgets on complex water/wastewater f...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver successful project outcomes by managing procurement, fabrication, and documentation. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure timely execution and cost management while maintainin...
5 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform the future of commercial auto by developing innovative insurance products, shaping strategies for evolving mobility models, and driving market readiness in a dynamic environment focused on t...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead and manage complex electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution from inception to closeout. Drive client relationships, mentor teams, and implement best practices to enhance pr...
2 weeks ago
Delivery Manager, Front Office Applications
$129K - $209K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional business value through innovative Front Office Applications. Oversee a diverse team, manage a substantial budget, and ensure quality, schedule, and budget com...
2 weeks ago
Delivery Manager, Front Office Applications
$129K - $209K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality Front Office Applications by managing diverse teams, ensuring budget adherence, and driving innovative solutions that enhance user experiences across multipl...
2 weeks ago
Delivery Manager, Front Office Applications
$129K - $209K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of delivery management, leading diverse teams to ensure high-quality, timely, and budget-conscious delivery of innovative Front Office Applications within a comple...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Project/Process Manager
$107K - $171K *
Champion your career by leading capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with teams to enhance equipment and operational efficiency while driving continuous im...
6 days ago
Engineering Project/Process Manager
$107K - $171K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role leading capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive i...
6 days ago
Department Manager - Mechanical
$132K - $165K *
Drive operational excellence by managing technical product quality, leading teams, and developing strategic marketing programs to achieve long-term goals and profitability while fostering collaboratio...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Deliver strategic leadership for large-scale electrical construction projects, overseeing all phases from preconstruction to closeout. Mentor junior staff while managing client relationships and drivi...
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Project Manager - Land Development
$106K - $159K *
Engage with us to lead Urban Renewal and Land Development projects, guiding them from design to construction. Utilize your expertise to manage client relationships and ensure project success in a hybr...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in a prefabrication facility, utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and foster collaboration across teams for...
1 week ago
$130K - $165K *
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative design solutions, ensuring projects meet client expectations while adhering to timelines and budgets. Foster collaboration, manage communication with...
Reposted 2 days ago
$150K - $165K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing PMO transitions, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and team development while adhering to aviation standards for unparalleled operational succ...
Reposted 6 days ago
$150K - $165K *
Lead and develop the PMO Engineering team, ensuring effective transfer of engineering data and product knowledge during transitions. Drive efficiency and compliance while providing technical support a...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Manage and coordinate K-12 education projects from design to completion, ensuring quality control, compliance, and effective communication with clients and teams throughout all phases of project devel...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Manage and oversee projects for Community College clients, ensuring quality and compliance from design through construction. Collaborate with teams, maintain schedules, and foster client relationships...
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.