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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$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of digital marketing by leading strategy and operations across data, CRM, and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing capabilities and drive measurabl...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the evolution of digital marketing operations by defining strategies, managing technology, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and audience engagement ac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the strategy and operations for digital marketing, integrating data, CRM, and technology to enhance audience engagement and measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive i...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the future of digital marketing by leading strategy, governance, and operations across data, CRM, and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing capabilities and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of digital marketing by leading strategy and operations across data, CRM, and technology. Drive innovation and scalability in a complex global environment while managing a high-perfor...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate digital marketing operations by defining strategies and roadmaps that integrate data, CRM, and technology. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance audience engagement and drive measurable resul...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance profitability through the design and development of large-scale energy storage projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while managing engineering activities a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of life science projects by leading multi-discipline teams, ensuring project delivery excellence, and fostering client relationships. Drive business growth while mentoring staff and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead high-profile construction projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while fostering strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Drive project strategies, planning, and im...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead project design deliverables from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with brand standards and strategic objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage timelines, budgets, and qualit...

1 week ago

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

$102K - $127K *

Champion inventory planning and order management, leading a team to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to align supply and demand while driving ERP/MRP improvements and mai...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in creative excellence by managing a dynamic design team, overseeing high-volume projects, and delivering engaging marketing assets across digital and print platforms while fostering a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to optimize...

West Des Moines, IARemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to drive...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine Virtual Design standards and workflows by collaborating across teams, advancing BIM practices, and providing training. Lead the development of Autodesk resources while evaluating emerging te...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining Virtual Design standards and workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance project delivery, provide training, and implement innovative technologies that drive eff...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion Virtual Design excellence by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and project delivery, ensuring consistent practices and inn...

Bettendorf, IARemote

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and implementation of Virtual Design standards and workflows, enhancing project delivery through effective use of technology and data. Collaborate across teams to ensure consisten...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize digital project delivery by leading Virtual Design initiatives, enhancing workflows, and managing BIM standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective use of design technology and data...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of Virtual Design by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and drive innovation in project delivery, ensuring cons...

Iowa City, IARemote

Reposted today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in design management, overseeing pre-construction processes, guiding teams, and ensuring quality deliverables while managing risks and optimizing designs for successful project executi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$126K - $223K *

Lead the charge in delivering user-centered digital experiences by managing a UX design team, defining strategic direction, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive and acce...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Pioneer user-centered design by leading a UX team to create impactful digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define strategy, oversee design execution, and drive innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Empower a UX design team to create user-centered digital experiences. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, accessible...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Lead the charge in delivering user-centered digital experiences by managing a UX design team, defining strategic direction, and ensuring high-quality design execution across multiple platforms while f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.