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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$150K - $180K *

Transform the technical landscape by leading a senior engineering team, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery while collaborating closely with product leadership...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$96K - $129K *

Elevate your career by providing financial leadership across multiple sites, driving strategic decision-making and optimizing performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Champion the creative process by managing operations, resourcing, and scheduling for a dynamic in-house team. Drive project tracking and ensure timely delivery across diverse creative workstreams whil...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance the creative team's operations by managing resourcing, scheduling, and project tracking. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely delivery of brand campaigns, product launch...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $270K *

Partner with us to lead the Construction Management Consultant team as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program, overseeing trackwork and systems construction, ensuring quality, budget...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee commercial AV projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to coordinate all project phases, from kickoff to close...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality project outcomes while managing budgets, subcontractors, and safety protocols. Oversee project implementation and ensure compliance with client...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $275K *

Empower your career by leading operational excellence and strategic growth at our Chatsworth site. Drive performance across manufacturing, engineering, and quality while fostering a culture of collabo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $275K *

Transform operational excellence by leading a complex manufacturing site, driving strategic growth, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across all functions to achieve...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of underground infrastructure projects. Lead construction management efforts for major tunnel projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while guidin...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale underground construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while overseeing a diverse team and fostering client relationships in the heavy...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing product lines, supplier relationships, and pricing strategies while ensuring customer satisfaction and internal collaboration. Drive continuous improvement and training ini...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $144K *

Empower innovation by leading client projects, refining product roadmaps, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and customer experience in a dynamic environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of construction management by overseeing abatement and demolition projects. Lead field operations, manage budgets, and ensure safety compliance while collaborating with diverse teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower creativity by leading innovative campaigns and visual storytelling. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance brand identity and optimize content delivery while managing budgets and ensuring a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $130K *

Drive plant maintenance excellence by leading a skilled team, managing projects, and optimizing equipment performance to ensure safety, quality, and minimal downtime while fostering a culture of conti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $150K *

Elevate our project management excellence by leading a team responsible for the successful delivery of complex IT engagements, ensuring adherence to standards, and fostering stakeholder collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with teams to define project goals, manage risks, and maintain client relat...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$118K - $128K *

Manage and optimize multiple transmission land acquisition projects, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely execution and compliance. Leverage your expertise to drive project success...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $197K *

Empower your career by leading the enterprise data governance program, translating strategy into actionable practices, and ensuring trusted data products drive analytics and decision-making across the...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $106K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring timely delivery and satisfaction through effective communication, scope management, and adherence to quality standards while collaborating with cr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $145K *

Champion project excellence by leading a team of construction professionals in managing complex commercial renovations, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability across multiple projects while foste...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by managing cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of customer-driven projects from initiation to close-out, while fostering continuous improvement and effect...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the seamless execution of multi-disciplinary projects, guiding teams through the complexities of product development while ensuring client satisfaction and alignment. Your leadership will dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.