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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the creative vision for graphic design across multiple seasonal lines. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of innovative designs while mentoring a high-performing team and driving ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $136K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative credit policies and strategies that drive growth and acquisition for TD Merchant Solutions, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and governance while collabor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Accelerate your career by managing product lifecycles, driving innovation, and enhancing customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to achieve strategic goals and deliver impactful solutions that...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $178K *

Lead complex multidisciplinary building projects from planning to closeout, ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery excellence while managing scope, budget, and team dynamics effectively...

5 days ago

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

$164K - $187K *

Lead complex multidisciplinary building projects from planning to closeout, ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams while managing scope, budget, a...

5 days ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Transform user experiences by leading product development for a mental health platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive solutions that meet real-world needs and drive impa...

2 days ago

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

$146K - $264K *

Strategize and lead top management consulting projects across VW Group in the NAR region, shaping strategy while developing talent and enhancing internal processes in a dynamic hybrid environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of multi-family residential construction by leading project execution, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and fostering collaboration among teams. Drive innovative solutions and...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage and oversee technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $209K *

Drive enterprise data strategy and systems engineering initiatives, leading a multidisciplinary team to translate mission requirements into technical solutions, ensuring interoperability and scalabili...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Digital Project Manager, overseeing a portfolio of digital and AI initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment. Drive project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $102K *

Join a team that's driving project success by managing diverse tasks and collaborating with stakeholders. You'll oversee project progress, ensure accurate billing, and support operations while enhanci...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects from inception to completion. Leverage your expertise in telecommunications to drive successful outcomes while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform flexible packaging solutions by leading technical development, enhancing product performance, and fostering strong customer relationships to meet evolving needs and drive business growth...

South Carolina, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards while collaborating with diverse stakeholders...

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

$140K - $180K *

Transform project outcomes by leading pre-construction design efforts, ensuring strategic planning, cost control, and effective collaboration among stakeholders to achieve successful execution of comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $125K *

Lead and manage offsite modular projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize performance and maintain strong stakeho...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform business challenges into actionable product solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive product delivery, define requirements, and enhance fraud prevention and compliance c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $314K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing high-performing, interactive 3D CAE applications, ensuring scalability and quality while mentoring engineers and aligning architecture with organizational...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with customer goals and corporate standards through effective communication and resource oversight. Lead a collaborative team to deliver quality results on...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects on time and within budget. Lead project planning, manage teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards while driving...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver effective project management for successful product launches, ensuring compliance with customer milestones and budgets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and resolv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for complex software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive workflows that enhance user effectiveness in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Grade Control solutions across North America. Lead technical strategies, mentor specialists, and enhance customer relationships to position the company as an i...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of motion design by transforming complex concepts into captivating animations. Collaborate with top-tier designers and engineers to create impactful visual narratives that resonate ac...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.