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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$100K - $143K *

Lead the charge in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) strategies for a prominent healthcare project, coordinating diverse teams to enhance design efficiency through advanced technologies...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of dynamic interior design projects, enhancing aviation environments through innovative design. Collaborate with clients and guide a talented team to deliver memorable experiences that...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$122K - $139K *

Drive successful aviation projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and optimizing project budgets and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality...

3 weeks ago

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

$122K - $139K *

Manage complex aviation projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and optimizing project budgets and timelines. Drive successful project execution from initiation...

3 weeks ago

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

$133K - $152K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability through effective coordination, communication, and compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborat...

4 weeks ago

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

$133K - $152K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining client relationships in aviation projects. Drive project execution from initiation to closeout wh...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Empower project success by leading construction teams, coordinating documentation, and ensuring timely delivery of materials while maintaining compliance and safety standards throughout the project li...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality processes for custom engineered components. Drive hands-on improvements from inspection to customer follow-up, collaborating with teams to ensure excellence in a f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to lead client engagements, enhance fund operations, and mentor junior staff. Drive efficiency, foster relationships, and contribute to business growth while overseeing audit proce...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform urban spaces by leading design and construction projects across City properties. Oversee project teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of age...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Transform field operations into effective learning solutions by bridging instructional design and hands-on training. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify performance gaps and develop competency-b...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining integrated marketing strategies, leading cross-channel campaigns that drive product narratives and customer engagement. Shape the future of marketing through collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of diverse Investor Center projects, managing all phases from concept to closeout. Ensure timely delivery within budget and scope while coordinating with stakeholders, contractors, and...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Manage MEP project execution, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction. Oversee technical aspects, coordinate teams, and mitigate risks across all project phases, particularly in electrical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $150K *

Lead MEP project initiatives by managing technical scopes, ensuring project success, and fostering client relationships. Oversee project phases, budgets, and schedules while guiding a dedicated team t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $155K *

Empower communities by overseeing complex civil infrastructure projects. Lead a collaborative team, ensuring safety and efficiency from planning to execution, while driving quality outcomes in a dynam...

Chilliwack, BCIn-Person

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

$115K - $150K *

Lead the Planning & Scheduling team to optimize production processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive digital transformation initiatives using advanced analytics and SAP expertise. Foster a...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $124K *

Lead and coordinate design activities for construction projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, schedules, and budgets while ensuring compliance with regulations and project requirements across New...

4 weeks ago

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

$87K - $105K *

Join our team to manage project activities, ensuring timely execution and strong customer relationships while maintaining safety and compliance standards across all operations...

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project management and governance across diverse consulting engagements. Lead a team of Project Managers and Data Analysts, ensuring effective client solutions and operational excellence whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Lead maintenance operations in a dynamic manufacturing setting, ensuring equipment reliability, implementing preventative strategies, and managing a skilled team to drive operational excellence and co...

Chatham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Lead and manage complex digital and AI programs, ensuring alignment with client goals and delivering high-quality solutions through strategic oversight and collaboration across cross-functional teams...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $208K *

Unlock your potential as you shape the architecture for consumer-facing platforms, driving innovation in AI and DTC technology. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and governance, ensuring...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Drive workforce readiness and training initiatives for new data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective training programs, ensuring employee competency and operat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $127K *

Partner with us to lead and manage healthcare architectural projects, overseeing all phases from planning to construction. Foster client relationships while ensuring quality, compliance, and effective...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.