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.
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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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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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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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$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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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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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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Product Manager - Verdi Debug Platform
$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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Transform construction project delivery by managing medium to large-scale projects, ensuring timely execution within budget and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and ex...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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$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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Lead Product Manager, Templates & Hierarchy
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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...
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Lead Product Manager, Templates & Hierarchy
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Transform the Templating Service by owning strategy, execution, and design, ensuring seamless integration for multi-site enterprises while driving innovation in operational data governance and hierarc...
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Principal Architect - DEX & AI
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Lead the development of innovative digital workplace solutions, integrating AI and automation while ensuring security and collaboration across platforms. Drive architecture and hands-on engineering to...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management support, ensuring timely implementation of technical programs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive success a...
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Champion project success by managing healthcare architecture initiatives from inception to completion. Lead diverse teams, engage clients, and ensure compliance with industry standards while deliverin...
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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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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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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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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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$80K - $95K *
Champion authentic relationships and streamline funding processes to drive product success. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration of business development and engineering, fostering t...
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Transform relationships and drive success by integrating BD and Engineering, establishing trust with stakeholders, and navigating complex government contracting processes to accelerate product develop...
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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.