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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$130K - $241K *

Lead the charge in transforming digital product strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive measurable business imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive the development of innovative digital products, leveraging AI technologies to enhance customer experiences and achieve strategic goals through collaborative execution...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Champion innovative digital product strategies, driving AI-first solutions and enhancing customer experiences through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve measurable outcomes and busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Lead the charge in transforming digital product strategies by leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and deliver measurable outco...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Join us to drive impactful digital product strategies, leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-pac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Elevate digital product management by driving AI-first solutions and enhancing customer experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform strategic goals into impactful outcomes, ensuring succe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials to optimize manufacturing efficiency. Enhance supplier relationships and manage inventory while ensuring materials align with production de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $152K *

Lead complex projects in digital integration, managing customer relationships and coordinating teams. Drive project execution with a focus on engineering support, financial planning, and successful de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $152K *

Manage complex service engineering projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial success while coordinating teams and resources. Lead project execution, develop cost estimates, and maintain s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $152K *

Manage complex service engineering projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial success while leading cross-functional teams and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $150K *

Manage and grow client partnerships in the visualization sector, ensuring project success through effective planning, communication, and collaboration. Lead multiple projects while navigating competin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $150K *

Champion project success by managing visualization initiatives, fostering client partnerships, and leading teams to deliver innovative solutions in the energy sector. Drive effective communication and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful projects by leading teams to deliver energy-efficient solutions, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project success from conception to occupancy while navigating complex chal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $240K *

Pioneer the future of customer support automation by leading product strategy, development, and adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance operationa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $282K *

Join our team to define and optimize monetization strategies for Adobe's Creativity and Productivity segment, driving growth through innovative pricing, market analysis, and cross-functional collabora...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the execution of complex design-build construction projects, ensuring compliance, monitoring progress, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals efficiently and effectivel...

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

$81K - $98K *

Drive client satisfaction by managing high-level project interactions and expectations. Oversee landscape asset management, ensuring timely project completion and budget adherence while fostering stro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $110K *

Drive project success by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and strong client relationships while managing schedules and financial performance...

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

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing architectural projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction through all phases of design and delivery while fostering strong team collaboration and financial performan...

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

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial architecture. Lead project teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and bu...

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

$75K - $100K *

Elevate project execution by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets for manufacturing and industrial pro...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward as you lead project teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets in a dynamic architectural...

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

$80K - $110K *

Champion project success by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery. Manage schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance with standards in a dynam...

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead architectural projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders to del...

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

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Join our dynamic team to lead architectural projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction through all phases of design and delivery while managing schedules and budgets effectively...

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  •   8 - 10 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.