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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$95K - $110K *

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

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

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining design excellence by leading innovative projects that enhance brand storytelling and drive business success. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality visual s...

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

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming ideas into compelling visual stories. Drive creative direction across diverse projects while ensuring brand alignment and delivering high-quality design solutions in a...

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

$95K - $110K *

Lead innovative design projects that enhance brand storytelling and drive business goals. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality visual solutions in a fast-paced environment, ensuring alignm...

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing end-to-end ProShop ERP implementations for machine shop clients. Ensure successful adoption through effective project management, client relationship building, and hands-on...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $144K *

Lead complex client-facing projects within the Signature Core ecosystem, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $144K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in project management excellence for architectural initiatives across North America, ensuring high-quality delivery, team engagement, and customer satisfaction while driving operationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive project management excellence across North America, ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction. Lead a dynamic team, optimize resources, and enhance operational strategies for inte...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex transit capital projects. Lead planning, coordination, and execution while managing scope, budget, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful ou...

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

$137K - $176K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team focused on enterprise applications, integrations, and data capabilities. Drive modernization and automation initiatives while collaborating with stakeho...

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

$145K - $175K *

Drive impactful business outcomes by leading application management for next-gen AI data center supply chain solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems and strategies, ensur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Drive success by managing commercial construction projects across our national portfolio. Oversee everything from budgeting to execution, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with prope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Drive impactful commercial construction projects across a diverse national portfolio. Own the entire process from planning to execution, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with variou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Manage multiple renewable energy projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Lead teams, coordinate stakeholders, and mitigate risks while maintaining high-quality s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $178K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $141K *

Develop AI applications that simplify complex tasks and enhance decision-making. Lead technical direction, collaborate with teams, and ensure robust implementation from prototype to production, drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead data center projects, ensuring efficiency and reliability while managing schedules, budgets, and technical scopes. Play a pivotal role in creating sustainable solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $124K *

Transform the future of utility training by delivering hands-on instruction in electrical linework fundamentals. Engage with apprentices and ensure compliance with safety standards while fostering a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $122K *

Drive impactful architectural design efforts while leading the production of construction documents. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure quality and compliance across...

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.