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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Manager - Landscape Architecture
$90K - $118K *
Join a dynamic team to lead landscape architecture projects from concept to completion, managing multiple initiatives while fostering collaboration and innovation in stunning locations. Elevate your c...
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Architectural Design Manager | Multifamily
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer innovative design solutions, leading projects within a collaborative team. Create exceptional multifamily designs through mentorship, strategic planning, and awareness of industry trends while...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion project success by managing timelines, budgets, and teams. Ensure seamless communication with clients and stakeholders while maintaining project records and compliance. Drive solutions to cha...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing multiple IT projects, ensuring successful delivery through Agile methodologies and comprehensive planning. Collaborate with diverse teams to meet business objectives while...
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Unlock potential by managing energy solution projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication, coordination, and timely delivery while maintaining quality and cost objectives acr...
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Lead the charge in transforming IT service delivery by integrating operations, enhancing customer experience, and driving continuous improvement across multiple service platforms in a dynamic environm...
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Lead day-to-day construction operations for Telecom projects, ensuring timely completion and quality control. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to manage budgets, schedules, and compliance...
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Unlock potential by leading construction operations for telecom projects. Oversee contractors, ensure quality, and manage schedules while collaborating with teams to deliver projects on time and withi...
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Lead the charge in managing multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer commitments while driving operational improvements and fostering c...
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Transform daily operations and empower teams to achieve excellence, driving performance and fostering collaboration across the organization while aligning with strategic goals and ensuring efficient p...
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Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives, GCM
$97K - $121K *
Champion strategic initiatives by managing cross-functional teams, driving decision-making, and ensuring repeatable processes across the organization. Thrive in a dynamic environment while delivering...
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Unlock potential by managing diverse industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and financial success while collaborating with teams and stakeholders across various sectors. Drive project execution...
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Manager, Project Management - Digital Product Design
$99K - $132K *
Drive impactful digital initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring project clarity. Shape customer experiences while managing complex programs and supporting...
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Technical Manager, Functional Engineering
$100K - $120K *
Oversee shipbuilding projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards while managing engineering deliverables and guiding teams through design to delivery phases...
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Advance design excellence by leading innovative projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing workflows to create outstanding environments that align with strategic growth goals...
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Manage customer development projects by coordinating resources, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion while meeting all requirements. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver successf...
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Director of Project Management
$120K - $145K *
Take ownership of the project management function, enhancing execution across the EPC portfolio while ensuring safety, profitability, and customer satisfaction through effective leadership and cross-f...
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Join a dynamic team to lead complex heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver speciali...
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Join our team to lead complex heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver spec...
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Grow your career with a leading specialty contractor managing complex heavy civil projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving project succ...
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Join us in leading commercial construction projects from inception to completion. You'll manage teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality and safety standards, all while fostering strong cl...
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Join a dynamic team to oversee multidisciplinary engineering projects from proposal to close-out. Manage scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring client satisfaction and team coordination across var...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform documentation practices by leading a dynamic, remote team focused on delivering high-quality customer-facing content. Drive continuous improvement and strategic thinking while ensuring consi...
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Design Technology Manager, A&E
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in enhancing design technology across Architecture & Engineering. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows, improve standards, and ensure effective use of tools, driving productivi...
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Oversee and enhance operational processes for project management teams, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to address challenges and optimize staffing, training, and rep...
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What does a Design Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.