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.
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Shape project success by managing budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple concurrent construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and effective communication, driving proa...
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$90K - $138K *
Drive project success by managing budgets, schedules, and resources across multiple construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, maintain documentation, and deliver exceptional...
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$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of production scheduling and materials management to ensure seamless operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and procurement processes, driving efficie...
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Drive the master production schedule for portable machining equipment, balancing customer orders and capacity. Collaborate across departments to ensure timely deliveries and optimize planning data for...
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Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in geotechnical engineering. Oversee projects, mentor staff, and drive business growth while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Enjoy ample...
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Lead and innovate our Engineering team to ensure exceptional maintenance and operational excellence in a luxury hotel environment, fostering a culture of accountability and high standards for guest ex...
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Designer, Global UXUI Experience Design
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Optimize customer engagement by leading design initiatives that enhance user experiences across digital platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth through innovative UX...
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Engage in leading IT project delivery, coordinating technical teams to implement infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational consistency acr...
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Champion efficient project execution by overseeing healthcare architecture projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering strong client relationships. Leverage your expertise to ensure qual...
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Unlock potential by leading the creative vision for a pioneering AI lab in biology. Drive projects from concept to execution, balancing scientific accuracy with compelling design to elevate brand pres...
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Shape the future of biology by leading creative initiatives that elevate our brand. Collaborate closely with leadership to craft compelling narratives and visuals, while managing a growing team and bu...
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Champion manufacturing excellence by leading production operations, ensuring timely delivery of complex engineered products while fostering a high-performance team culture and optimizing processes for...
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Configuration Management (CM) Engineer
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Grow your career with a pivotal role in configuration management, ensuring system stability and compliance. Collaborate across teams to track changes, maintain documentation, and support deployments i...
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Drive innovative sports design by leading multi-disciplinary teams to create immersive environments that enhance athlete performance and community connection. Collaborate from concept to construction...
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Lead and manage complex global supply chain projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and budgets wh...
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Lead the charge in operational quality management, driving process improvements and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective team coordination and adherence to quality standards in manufacturi...
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Product Manager, Study Lifecycle
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Lead the charge in transforming scientific workflows by managing innovative products that enhance experimental planning and analysis, ensuring seamless integration for scientists and partners in the b...
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Lead the charge in advancing strategic research initiatives through effective project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful outc...
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Unlock your potential by managing diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes and drive p...
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Transform user experiences by owning product design for data-driven tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive dashboards and visualizations that enhance operational efficien...
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$145K - $190K *
Manage project execution, ensuring adherence to schedules and profitability while exceeding client expectations. Oversee resources, deliverables, and subcontractor coordination to mitigate risks and a...
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative design solutions for complex projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to realize project goals while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence acros...
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Elevate clinical research by managing decentralized trials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading study teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Foster collaboratio...
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$133K - $178K *
Champion the execution of large-scale projects, driving strategic alignment and value realization while leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes and stakeholder engagement...
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Join a team that leads high voltage engineering projects, managing all phases from proposal to close-out. You’ll coordinate efforts between clients and teams, driving project objectives and ensuring s...
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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.