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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 charge in enhancing plant quality standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing a culture of quality to ensure products meet customer satisfaction and regulatory compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead engineering projects from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage schedules, budgets, and customer communications while driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing data center construction projects, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, safety protocols, and budget controls while fostering collaboration across teams for...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Shape the future of creative direction by leading innovative content, brand campaigns, and storytelling. Collaborate with a diverse team to produce engaging video assets that resonate with audiences a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a transformative infrastructure initiative, leading the construction of the largest data center in the U.S. Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring excellence in execution, safety, and compliance wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of data infrastructure by leading large-scale data center construction projects. Oversee project execution, ensure safety and compliance, manage budgets, and drive collaboration a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of data center construction projects, ensuring operational excellence through effective project management, safety compliance, and stakeholder collaboration. Drive innovation and co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading production safety and operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive performance, budget accuracy, and collaboration across teams to foster a culture...

Brookfield, PEIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $185K *

Drive the design development phase for complex design-build projects, leading a collaborative team to ensure high-quality deliverables on budget and schedule while interfacing with clients and stakeho...

2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower creators by designing intuitive AI-driven experiences that enhance collaboration and streamline workflows. Shape the future of design by integrating innovative systems and user-friendly interf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead and manage construction projects, overseeing teams and ensuring quality, while maintaining schedules, budgets, and client relations. Drive project success with technical expertise and mentorship...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in optimizing resource allocation for creative teams, ensuring projects are staffed effectively to meet business needs. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping intuitive user experiences across software products. Drive UX vision, mentor a talented team, and collaborate with stakeholders to transform insights into compelling designs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

The Project Manager is responsible for guiding medium project teams through the entire project cycle, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, and schedule. This role involves managing project tea...

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

$120K - $140K *

The Project Manager is responsible for guiding medium project teams through the entire project cycle, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, and schedule. This role involves managing project tea...

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

$124K - $280K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven product development for the pharmaceutical sector. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a diverse team, driving innovation and quality in data analytics and enginee...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Join a team that's redefining AI-driven product development in pharma. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead innovative engineering efforts, mentor teams, and shape data strategies to drive impactful insig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Empower innovation as a hands-on technology leader, driving AI-first product development in the pharmaceutical sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Unlock innovative AI-driven solutions as a Senior Manager, guiding teams in developing custom products for the pharmaceutical sector. Lead data analytics efforts, ensuring quality and strategic insigh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $197K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead client relationships and strategic projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector to drive success and foster growth within a c...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

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

$120K - $140K *

The Project Manager is responsible for guiding medium project teams through the entire project cycle, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, and schedule. This role involves managing project tea...

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

$95K - $110K *

Champion innovative design solutions that elevate brand storytelling and drive business success. Lead complex projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards while managing multiple priorities in a...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative design projects that enhance brand storytelling and drive business success. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality visual solutions in a fast-paced env...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming creative concepts into impactful visual narratives that elevate brand identity and drive business success. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality design solut...

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  •   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.