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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$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading strategic marketing initiatives that enhance brand visibility and drive revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content and optimi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Shape construction management practices by executing PMO standards, overseeing project planning, and fostering client relationships to ensure successful delivery and exceed performance targets...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Innovate your career by leading construction management initiatives, ensuring project success through effective planning, execution, and client relationship management while driving continuous improve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Drive team performance and technical standards while fostering a culture of coll...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $167K *

Transform user experiences by leading a dynamic UX team, driving strategy, and fostering innovation. Engage in hands-on design while mentoring talent and collaborating across functions to enhance prod...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $167K *

Lead a dynamic UX team while driving strategy and hands-on design. Collaborate across functions to enhance user experiences and integrate AI capabilities, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of design verification by leading product strategy and marketing initiatives for cutting-edge debug platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer engagement and elevate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the successful execution of commercial construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration among teams and stakeholders throughout all project phase...

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

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead and deliver commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety from preconstruction to closeout while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders...

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to manage office operations, support diverse projects, and enhance collaboration. Your role will involve clerical tasks, document preparation, and facilities management, fostering...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to manage diverse construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to enhance commercial office spaces across C...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the visual identity of a dynamic brand by crafting engaging designs across digital and physical platforms. Collaborate with teams to create cohesive marketing materials that reflect our playfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $106K *

Champion project delivery by managing client relationships, ensuring timely execution of deliverables, and maintaining project documentation. Drive client satisfaction through effective communication...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping enterprise operational data. Own the Templating Service, streamline configurations, and lead design partnerships to enhance multi-site customer experie...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Texas, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Lead daily manufacturing operations, transforming business demand into efficient production schedules while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. Collaborate across team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Transform daily manufacturing operations by leading production schedules, ensuring safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to achieve operational e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence by leading manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to optimize production schedules and foster continuous improvement w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Deliver innovative design solutions that elevate brand storytelling and engage consumers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality creative output while mentoring junior designer...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.