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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale projects, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning and collaboration with diverse stakeholders in a vibrant environment focused on innovation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering outstanding project management for furniture solutions. Oversee all phases of projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and financial targets while fo...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing IT and security installations, ensuring quality delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead teams to achieve project g...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of project delivery from inception to closeout, managing scope, budget, and quality for IT and physical security installations. Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to manage diverse projects in technology solutions, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Lead project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovative design solutions by leveraging user-centered principles to craft engaging experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ideate concepts, and transform visions into remarkabl...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional influencer marketing programs. Drive strategic planning, execution, and client satisfaction while fostering collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead cross-functional teams in the development of innovative cardiorespiratory diagnostic devices, ensuring compliance with global regulations from concept to commercialization while managing project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $150K *

Drive innovative solutions in a dynamic marketplace by leveraging AI and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex fulfillment challenges and enhance decision-making syst...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $150K *

Empower the Fulfillment team by driving product innovation and strategic decision-making. Collaborate across technology, data science, and operations to enhance marketplace health and optimize real-ti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $150K *

Drive your career with a dynamic Product Manager role, tackling complex marketplace challenges. Collaborate across teams to enhance fulfillment systems using AI and data-driven insights, ensuring reli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze complex marketplace challenges, leveraging AI and optimization to enhance fulfillment systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful product dec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and operations. Join our dynamic team to tackle complex marketplace challenges, leveraging AI and data science to enhance fulfillment systems and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $150K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Product Manager, driving impactful decisions in a dynamic marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance fulfillment systems using AI and data-drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead project coordination and reporting across engineering, finance, and operations. Ensure accurate tracking of project milestones, costs, and deliverables while managing administrative processes and...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead the design direction for Governance & Compliance, transforming complex workflows into seamless agent-driven experiences. Oversee a talented team, ensuring high-quality design while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business goals while motivating teams to meet timelines and deliverables. Drive project success through effective communication...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects from inception to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate custom automated solutions, ensuring timely completion and budget adh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing procurement and distribution of materials, optimizing inventory, and enhancing supplier relationships to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in a dyn...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform electrical substation designs by leading CAD teams, ensuring high-quality execution, conducting design reviews, and mentoring staff on diverse projects, all while maintaining project managem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by overseeing MEP project operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Collaborate with teams to drive project success from planning to complet...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, overseeing project execution with profit and loss accountability. Ensure high-quality delivery while driving customer satisfaction and revenue growth across...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $168K *

Drive impactful creative solutions in performance marketing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate brand presence across digital platforms. Leverage design expertise and insights to cra...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $130K *

Champion innovative design solutions by integrating AI into user experiences, driving product evolution through collaboration with cross-functional teams, and enhancing customer engagement across dive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at our preconstruction department by managing resources, processes, and systems to ensure timely and accurate proposals. Lead teams in a fast-paced environment, adapting to shiftin...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

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.