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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$120K - $137K *

Reimagine educational spaces by leading diverse project teams. Oversee large-scale design projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and building strong client relationships throughout the...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping intuitive AI experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex AI capabilities into accessible solutions that drive busi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading teams to deliver successful outcomes, ensuring adherence to ISO standards while collaborating with sales and engineering to drive customer satisfaction and proje...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Lead the planning and execution of residential construction projects, managing budgets and schedules while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for Columbia's housing portf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful customer onboarding by leading implementations, coordinating data integration, and ensuring stakeholder alignment to enhance healthcare operations and accelerate time to value for cli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining hospitality design by leading projects from concept to completion. Leverage your expertise in interior architecture and project management to ensure quality and innovatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing commercial construction projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer expectations and optimize resource...

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project goals are met while maintaining high standards and customer satisfacti...

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

$88K - $105K *

Oversee the planning and execution of construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and promoting a culture...

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in project management to ensure timely delivery, client satisfaction, and financial success. Lead on-site teams, foster safety and quality culture, and maintain strong subcontractor relationshi...

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

$142K - $178K *

Drive project success by managing direction, completion, and financial outcomes. Lead and mentor on-site teams while ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining safety and quality standards across al...

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

$142K - $178K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving project success through effective communication and financial oversight. Cultivate a culture of safety...

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

$185K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming creative concepts into impactful designs, managing multiple projects while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior team members in a dynamic, fast-pa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock success by leading deployment projects for robotics systems, collaborating across functions to ensure timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Drive project execution from planning to in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex academic projects, ensuring excellence in delivery and collaboration. Drive project success through effective communication and management, while fostering sustaina...

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

$105K - $124K *

Engineer exemplary public school and civic projects, managing client relations, budgets, and design quality. Lead project teams through all phases, ensuring compliance and sustainability while fosteri...

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

$119K - $128K *

Drive transformative projects by leading diverse teams and fostering client relationships. Collaborate across various sectors to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring project excellence and sust...

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

$120K - $177K *

Champion the seamless delivery of software releases by leading a high-performing team, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals and fostering collaboration across engineering and operations fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $105K *

Shape the future of project management by leading diverse initiatives, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards while collaborating with teams to drive successful project executio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design delivery, coordinating teams and managing client relationships to ensure timely, high-quality project execution within budget and scope. Foster collaboratio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Drive your career forward by leading multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions while managing budgets and schedu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead production operations for window and bath projects, ensuring timely installs, quality standards, and exceptional customer experiences. Thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing teams and...

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

$120K - $144K *

Lead project management initiatives to enhance Navy business operations, ensuring effective execution across multiple sites. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive data analysis, financial oversight...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $144K *

Partner with us to lead complex projects supporting Navy operations, driving efficiency and process improvements across multiple sites. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $144K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence through project management, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives for Navy business operations across multiple sites, ensuring mission su...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.