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 - $155K *

Join us to lead project scheduling and performance management for complex engineering projects. Utilize your expertise in Primavera P6 to develop integrated master schedules, analyze risks, and collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage product data initiatives to enhance digital customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product representation, onboarding, and data quality for effective p...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from design to construction, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and client satisfaction while coordinating teams and resolving complex issues effectively...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading project teams to deliver high-quality designs while managing schedules and budgets. Foster client relationships and ensure project success through effective communication a...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading complex software projects across Sports, Martech, and Player Account Management. Drive delivery from initiation to closure while collaborating with diverse teams and s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $160K *

Lead and develop a design team, ensuring accuracy and constructability in steel-frame modular projects. Collaborate with architects and production to solve complex engineering challenges from design t...

Reposted yesterday

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise design by shaping intuitive workflows for AI agents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a seamless user experience that empowers procurement and finan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of kidswear design by leading a creative team, developing innovative concepts, and collaborating with clients to deliver exceptional products that inspire and engage young audiences...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $115K *

Drive capital projects and operational improvements across multiple aggregate sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $96K *

Elevate project delivery by managing moderate complexity initiatives, ensuring compliance and collaboration across departments. Drive success through effective communication, risk management, and budg...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

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

$103K - $181K *

Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining design systems by leading the evolution of reusable components and patterns. You'll tackle complex design challenges, collaborate with engineers, and elevate the quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate design excellence by leading the evolution of a shared design system, transforming complex needs into reusable components and patterns while ensuring high-quality, accessible user experiences...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving a robust design system, ensuring high-quality user experiences through reusable components and patterns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex office and retail projects from planning to delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budgets and timelines while coordinating multiple services and s...

1 week ago

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

$142K - $195K *

Lead and optimize commercial interior fit-out projects, managing all phases from planning to close-out. Foster strong client relationships and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards wh...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead multi-family modular construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success while maintaining safety and quality st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing production processes in a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment. Optimize efficiency, ensure quality, and lead a dedicated team to meet cust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a role leading cross-functional engineering projects, focusing on product development and continuous improvement in outdoor power equipment. Collaborate globally to enhance perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by enhancing BIM standards and workflows. Provide hands-on support and training to project teams, ensuring efficient use of BIM tools while maintaining quality and compliance acros...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance BIM standards and workflows, providing hands-on support and training to ensure efficient use of BIM tools across projects. Focus on quality, execution, and user assistan...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize BIM processes by maintaining standards, providing training, and supporting project teams to ensure efficient and accurate use of modeling tools. This hands-on role emphasizes quality and user...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize BIM processes by maintaining standards, providing training, and supporting project teams to ensure efficient use of modeling tools. This hands-on role emphasizes quality and user support acro...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $97K *

Elevate your career by providing essential document management services, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in project documentation. Collaborate with diverse teams to support project activities and res...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing industrial construction initiatives, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery across client sites in the Central region. Engage with teams and clients t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days 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.