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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$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize the design of complex infrastructure segments, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery across multiple disciplines. Collaborate with teams to tackle challenges and drive pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Manage project execution and delivery in the Civic sector, leading teams and ensuring compliance with design standards, budgets, and schedules while fostering client relationships and identifying new...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $207K *

Lead transformative design initiatives by simplifying complex data into intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI workflows, ensuring high-quality product del...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $207K *

Join a team that's redefining product design by transforming complex data into intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead innovative design initiatives and elevate the...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $118K *

Empower users by designing intuitive workflows for our data-rich platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the end-to-end user experience, ensuring consistency and usability across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $104K *

Drive project success by managing all aspects of construction and leasing operations, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and timely completion while collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a he...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $175K *

Champion the growth of a Civil Division, overseeing operations, staff development, and financial success while ensuring quality compliance and technical mentorship across projects...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $165K *

Transform the future of civil engineering by leading a dynamic team, ensuring financial success, and delivering high-quality project outcomes through mentorship and strategic collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing insulation and sheet metal projects across industrial and energy sectors. Ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering team development and client relations...

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

$73K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at construction projects by leading planning, execution, and delivery. Ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while managing teams and liaising with clients and subcontractor...

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

$73K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in construction management for industrial projects. Oversee planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction across diver...

1 week ago

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

$172K - $203K *

Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $186K *

Drive impactful visual content creation by collaborating cross-functionally to transform complex data into clear, engaging designs for diverse audiences, ensuring quality and consistency across all pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Lead the configuration management strategy across diverse hardware programs, ensuring product integrity and traceability throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance en...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing product configuration management strategies across diverse hardware programs, ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout the product lifecycle while collab...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex projects on Navy vessels. Oversee employee relations, budget, and equipment management while ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to contract...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $170K *

Pioneer a new production facility by leading fabrication operations, ensuring quality and safety while driving team performance and efficiency in a regulated environment. Shape the future of nuclear m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of enterprise project management by leading cross-functional initiatives, driving operational improvements, and ensuring successful project execution from initiation to closeout while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $200K *

Lead and manage construction projects, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction. Oversee engineering services for water and sewer projects, focusing on quality and budget adherence while fos...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful land development projects, managing design and permitting processes, and fostering client relationships while mentoring engineering talent in a collaborative envi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $135K *

Innovate user experiences for driver-facing applications, simplifying complex tasks. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to create intuitive designs that enhance operational efficiency and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower a dynamic team of Project Managers to drive successful product implementations, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve key performance metrics while fostering cross-functional collaborati...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$258K - $376K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team to enhance Figma's multi-product ecosystem. Drive strategy, foster collaboration, and champion inclusivity while delivering exceptional product experiences t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$258K - $376K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance user experiences across Figma's multi-product ecosystem, driving innovation and collaboration in a creative environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.