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.
$90K - $110K *
Engage in comprehensive project management by overseeing MEP operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the construction process. Drive effic...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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Preconstruction Operations Manager
$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...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion a people-first culture by leading cross-functional development teams. Drive collaboration, enhance practices, and ensure alignment with organizational goals while fostering employee growth an...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive project excellence in data center operations through effective lifecycle management, ensuring safety, quality, and fiscal responsibility while fostering cross-functional collaboration and innova...
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Manager, Digital Design System User Experience Designer
$110K - $130K *
Transform user experiences as a key UX/UI Designer, governing a dynamic design system that fosters consistency and innovation across digital platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance accessibility...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive quality assurance practices by guiding audit teams, performing reviews, and translating standards into actionable resources. Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance processes and support...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead construction management initiatives by executing PMO standards, optimizing processes, and fostering client relationships to ensure project success and exceed performance targets while managing re...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead complex R&D projects to enhance product development and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, schedules, and budgets while driving continuous improvement and innovat...
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$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of complex digital signage and technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Mentor junior team members while driving innovation and proactive risk management in a...
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$101K - $161K *
Optimize workplace strategies and enhance team member experiences through innovative planning, collaboration, and operational excellence across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with organization...
5 days ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovation in mechanical engineering by leading a dynamic team, driving project success, and ensuring high-quality design solutions for critical infrastructure in a fast-paced environment foc...
4 weeks ago
Product Designer, Content Foundations - Instagram Design Systems
$145K - $175K *
Shape the future of design systems by establishing and maintaining content standards that unify product experiences. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality and integrate AI workflows, ensuring co...
3 weeks ago
Senior People Operations Manager
$120K - $140K *
Transform the employee experience as a Senior People Operations Manager, overseeing HR operations across multiple studios. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes, foster a culture of belongi...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while coordinating teams and resources effectively to achieve project goals and objectives...
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Project Manager, CRM Operations
$95K - $115K *
Discover a dynamic role where you will enhance CRM campaign delivery, streamline workflows, and leverage AI for operational excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive efficiency and ensure ti...
5 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations, overseeing CNC and manual machining processes, managing schedules, ensuring safety and quality, and mentoring staff to drive efficiency and achi...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the development of structural designs for major civil infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with design standards and project timelines. Drive inn...
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Senior Project Manager (Design / Architecture)
$125K - $150K *
Lead and oversee commercial interior construction projects, managing full project lifecycles while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Deliver high-quality fit-outs, ensuring safety and complianc...
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$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of user experience by leading design across a complex, multi-product ecosystem. Drive innovation, advocate for design-led thinking, and integrate AI-native workflows to enhance produc...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $125K *
Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team to manage projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while maintaining strong client relationships and overseeing quality control throughout all...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's committed to driving project success through leadership, communication, and collaboration. You'll manage cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring customer s...
Reposted 2 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.