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.
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of data center design by leading diverse teams on high-profile projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while collaborating gl...
2 weeks ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing innovative data center projects, overseeing design teams from concept to construction. Collaborate globally, ensuring high-quality delivery while fostering client relations...
2 weeks ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$108K - $130K *
Empower innovative design solutions for colocation and hyper-scale data centers. Oversee project management from concept to construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while collaborating w...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead architectural projects by managing teams, ensuring quality, and maintaining client relationships. Oversee all phases from design to construction, delivering on time and within budget while mentor...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - FCSWG, AIP/NDS
$118K - $128K *
Drive program success by leading planning, execution, and coordination within the Fire Control organization, integrating Earned Value Management and stakeholder collaboration to achieve objectives and...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving successful ERP and CRM software implementations. Lead projects, coordinate teams, and ensure timely delivery while achieving sales and profit targets. Collaborate with stake...
1 month ago
Office Director -Senior Landscape Architect
$140K - $175K *
Lead the charge in shaping impactful projects while fostering an inclusive team culture. Collaborate with diverse professionals to deliver high-quality, equity-centered solutions that transform commun...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful civil construction projects. Lead project teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety while collaborating with stakeholders and Indigenous communitie...
1 month ago
Technical Project Manager - Manufacturing & Facilities
$100K - $170K *
Champion project management excellence by leading engineering initiatives, coordinating schedules, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders to drive successful manufacturing facility pr...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Design Manager, Structural, Central Building Engineering
$139K - $189K *
Drive structural integrity across Amazon's construction portfolio by developing and applying standards, managing peer reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and compli...
Yesterday
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to innovate AI-driven product design, enhancing user workflows and decision-making. Collaborate across disciplines to create intuitive, trustworthy experiences that simplify comple...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your design career by providing innovative solutions and consultative services to clients. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance project outcomes through creative design, technical expert...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Lead client engagements within a collaborative delivery pod, managing projects from kickoff to closeout. Foster team-driven success by actively contributing and ensuring seamless communication across...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead a dynamic Design team, fostering collaboration across departments to ensure clear communication of requirements and timely delivery of high-quality design solutions that align with business objec...
4 days ago
$95K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse projects, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among clients, designers, and production teams while delivering innovative design solutions and maintain...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager I - Medical Devices
$120K - $190K *
Lead the charge in ensuring compliance for medical devices by managing audits, reviewing documentation, and collaborating with clients. Utilize your expertise in regulatory frameworks to drive quality...
Reposted yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to create innovative brand design solutions for AI products. Collaborate across mediums, drive brand consistency, and communicate strategic design ideas while delivering high-quali...
Today
$174K - $267K *
Join a dynamic team to lead and evolve a design system that enhances user experiences. Drive collaboration across design, product, and engineering while fostering talent and innovation in a high-perfo...
Today
$120K - $145K *
Help us shape the future of our brand by leading creative initiatives across campaigns, digital channels, and events. Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure a consistent visual identity and impact...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $179K *
Lead project management efforts across multiple initiatives, ensuring adherence to governance, generating schedules, and managing resources. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver quality outcomes...
Today
$122K - $160K *
Transform project delivery by leading governance and management across diverse initiatives. Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure quality standards, manage resources, and drive successful o...
Today
$114K - $149K *
Deliver impactful project management across diverse sectors, ensuring adherence to governance, effective resource allocation, and transparent communication. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive proj...
Yesterday
$106K - $137K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse IT projects, ensuring adherence to governance, schedules, and quality standards while collaborating across multiple departments and stakeholders to drive successful...
Reposted yesterday
$131K - $172K *
Lead project management efforts across multiple initiatives, ensuring adherence to governance, effective resource allocation, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project succe...
Yesterday
$153K - $202K *
Lead project management efforts across diverse teams, ensuring adherence to governance, effective resource allocation, and timely delivery of project milestones while engaging with stakeholders at all...
Yesterday
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.