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 *

Drive the creative vision as a Senior Manager of Visual Design, leading a talented team to elevate our brand's visual identity across multiple channels while ensuring high-quality execution and innova...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead the design lifecycle for hyperscale data centers, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while meeting performance and sustainability standards through collaboration with va...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to drive change management initiatives, enhancing employee adoption of new processes and technology while ensuring seamless transitions and stakeholder engagement across all levels...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing electrical construction projects, overseeing cost estimates, schedules, and operational activities while ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders thro...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI factory design delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution from concept to handover while balancing quality, cost, and o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering projects safely and on time. Lead from preconstruction to closeout, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring quality and safety s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of technical coordination for a major civil engineering project, ensuring seamless communication and compliance with safety standards while managing internal and external stakeholders t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the future of AI deployments by managing end-to-end projects in high-traffic venues. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure seamless installations, driving success through effecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Drive the successful delivery of hyper-scale data center projects, overseeing all phases from design to construction. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and timely execution while foster...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Design Department, overseeing design layouts, ensuring compliance with fire codes, and integrating mechanical systems for optimal project execution. Drive innovation an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Inspire and elevate design excellence as you lead a talented team, setting and maintaining visual standards, driving innovative campaigns, and partnering cross-functionally to advance Dandy's brand an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower a dynamic team of technical designers to innovate and deliver high-quality manufacturing drawings. Drive process improvements, ensure design excellence, and collaborate across departments to m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $201K *

Empower innovation by leading technical design and development for complex applications. Collaborate with teams to establish standards, drive solutions, and ensure quality execution, impacting health...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing residential construction from design to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders throughout the...

1 week ago

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

$104K - $161K *

Transform your career by enhancing the contracting process through innovative design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless user experiences that leverage AI tools and data insigh...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $144K *

Bring your expertise to enhance the contracting process through design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create a seamless user experience across AI-powered tools and workflows, while main...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $136K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the end-to-end contracting process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design user-centric solutions that integrate AI tools and improve workflows, ensuring a se...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $247K *

Drive the evolution of our design function, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative, client-focused creative solutions that enhance brand identity and support strategic business goals...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $270K *

Lead the charge in product design, driving end-to-end project delivery while mentoring teams and leveraging AI to enhance user experiences. Collaborate with clients to translate insights into strategi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by leading the technical quality and workflow of residential solar plan sets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in design, while mento...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $120K *

Elevate client success by leading end-to-end product rollouts, ensuring seamless coordination across teams. Drive project visibility and accountability while fostering strong stakeholder relationships...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead a dynamic graphic design team, fostering creativity and collaboration while ensuring alignment with brand strategies. Drive design excellence and mentor talent to achieve high-quality outputs acr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional IT initiatives, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance project delivery...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction across all phases from initiation to closure...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.