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.
$142K - $213K *
Unlock potential by leading complex transformation initiatives, driving program governance, and collaborating with senior leaders to ensure successful execution and value realization across cross-func...
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$142K - $213K *
Champion complex transformation initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, managing program governance, and ensuring alignment with senior leadership to drive strategic execution and value realiza...
4 days ago
$142K - $213K *
Transform complex initiatives into actionable strategies, leading cross-functional teams to drive program success. Engage with senior leadership to ensure alignment and accountability throughout the p...
4 days ago
$142K - $213K *
Elevate your career by leading high-impact transformation initiatives. You'll manage complex programs, engage with senior leadership, and drive strategic decision-making across cross-functional teams...
4 days ago
$142K - $213K *
Lead complex transformation initiatives by managing cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with senior leadership, and driving accountability from ideation through execution while fostering col...
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$142K - $213K *
Optimize your career by leading high-impact transformation initiatives. Drive program governance and execution while collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful o...
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$142K - $213K *
Champion a high-visibility cost-transformation program, overseeing complex initiatives from ideation to execution. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful pr...
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Champion project excellence by managing Building Automation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Leverage your expertise in HVAC control systems and project managemen...
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Join a dynamic team to lead customer-focused project execution, ensuring successful delivery of technical projects. Manage scope, budgets, and timelines while fostering collaboration and maintaining h...
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Engage in managing customer project orders of moderate complexity, overseeing execution from planning to closeout. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving customer satisfacti...
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$101K - $152K *
Lead customer-focused project execution, managing scope, budget, and timelines for moderate complexity projects. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving customer satisfaction...
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$101K - $152K *
Champion project success by managing complex customer orders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and enhanc...
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$101K - $152K *
Champion project success by managing customer orders, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results while enhancing customer satisfaction and operationa...
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$101K - $152K *
Manage customer project orders of moderate complexity, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Drive compliance, financial performance, and customer satisfaction while coordinating cr...
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Engage in managing moderate to complex customer projects, overseeing execution from planning to closeout. Ensure compliance with standards while driving customer satisfaction and operational efficienc...
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$101K - $152K *
Transform your career by managing complex customer projects from initiation to closeout. Leverage your expertise in project management, compliance, and customer relations to ensure successful delivery...
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Manage customer project orders of moderate complexity, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance while fostering communication and collaborati...
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Shape product strategy and drive growth by collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to identify market needs, prioritize opportunities, and deliver impactful SaaS solutions that enhance...
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Shape the future of construction management by leading impactful projects that enhance communities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery in vertical buildi...
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$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role empowering you to manage projects, oversee costs, and build strong client relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve shared goals and take ownership...
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Empower your career by joining a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. Take charge of project management, cost analysis, and client relationships while gaining invaluable industry exp...
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Take ownership of project cost management, driving tender processes and overseeing valuations. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and ensure transparency in construction disputes w...
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$126K - $176K *
Empower your career by managing project costs and fostering strong client relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive successful tender processes and ensure transparent communication throug...
3 weeks ago
$126K - $176K *
Take ownership of project cost management, driving transparency and collaboration. Engage in tender processes, oversee valuations, and support dispute settlements while fostering strong relationships...
3 weeks ago
$126K - $176K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and growth. Engage in cost management, support project success, and build lasting relationships while advancing your career in a v...
4 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.