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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing multidisciplinary design teams to ensure seamless project delivery. Oversee design processes, foster collaboration, and drive alignment among stakeholders to achieve projec...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing capital construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance while collaborating with stakeholders and overseeing project teams for succ...
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Workplace Design Standards Content Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing global workplace design standards. Manage and improve content and processes, ensuring accuracy and accessibility across all locations while collaborating with...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion operational excellence by managing AV/IT support contract performance, staffing, and compliance. Lead teams to enhance service delivery while ensuring cybersecurity adherence across all facil...
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Lead Project Manager - Builder Services
$99K - $127K *
Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver residential projects efficiently, ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance while managing budgets, schedules, and quality a...
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$76K - $115K *
Pioneer innovative project management solutions, overseeing scope, cost, and schedule while collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure successful project delivery and resource management...
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$85K - $102K *
Transform food safety and quality assurance processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance product development from strategy to commercialization, driving succ...
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$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of complex supply chain projects, driving transformation and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to define goals, manage resources, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining hi...
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Lead healthcare projects, collaborating with teams and clients to ensure successful outcomes. Oversee deliverables, manage project scope, and navigate complex decision-making while driving innovative...
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$80K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team responsible for overseeing local and global projects. Manage product development and launch activities while driving communication, resource allocation, and continuous improvement...
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$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of commercial interiors by designing innovative spaces. Collaborate with clients and sales teams to deliver tailored furniture solutions using CET and AutoCAD, while managing complex...
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Lead Creative Services Project Manager
$78K - $125K *
Advance client satisfaction by leading a project management team to ensure timely delivery, operational excellence, and strong client partnerships while identifying growth opportunities and enhancing...
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$90K - $125K *
Deliver impactful project management by leading multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution of industrial projects while fostering strong client relationships and maintain...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to high-quality module delivery by managing quality systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective leadership and data-driven decision-making...
4 weeks ago
Manager, Software Engineering (Platform Engineering)
$135K - $165K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering by leading a diverse group of engineers to build secure, self-service solutions that enhance developer experience and operational excellen...
3 weeks ago
$76K - $96K *
Transform project management by leading a multi-million dollar NSF-funded initiative, ensuring alignment with research goals, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with federal guidelines while foste...
1 week ago
$114K - $191K *
Empower your career by managing multi-disciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating with teams to meet client and construction requirements. Drive project success t...
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$114K - $191K *
Lead the charge in managing multi-disciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance and quality while coordinating with teams to deliver on time and within budget. Drive innovation and efficiency in m...
Today
$114K - $191K *
Transform project delivery by managing multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring compliance with client and construction requirements while optimizing schedules and budgets for large municipal project...
Today
$132K - $189K *
Join the charge in crafting innovative user experiences for developer tools, leveraging design and coding skills to enhance geospatial capabilities and streamline API interactions, while collaborating...
1 week ago
$123K - $169K *
Optimize product quality assurance processes to eliminate defects and enhance customer satisfaction. Collaborate with management to establish policies, evaluate production capabilities, and lead audit...
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$80K - $90K *
Drive financial accuracy and efficiency by managing client billing, accounts receivable, and month-end activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely reporting and smooth operati...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive large-scale survey projects, ensuring quality delivery while fostering client relationships and mentoring teams. Oversee financial performance and contribute to market strategies, aligning proje...
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Manager, Design & Experience (US)
$91K - $136K *
Unlock potential by shaping innovative workspaces across corporate and retail environments. Lead design strategies and partner with teams to enhance employee engagement and drive operational excellenc...
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$142K - $213K *
Advance manufacturing excellence by leading production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing a diverse team to achieve key perfo...
4 weeks ago
What does a Design Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.