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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$104K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by managing contract compliance and financial performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze KPIs, drive improvements, and implement strategic action p...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$104K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational performance by managing compliance and financial analysis across multiple locations. Collaborate with teams to set KPIs, drive improvements, and implement stra...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $150K *

Elevate your design career by leading high-impact projects that shape brand identity and corporate communications. Collaborate with senior leadership to define creative direction and mentor emerging t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $90K *

Elevate project delivery by managing workflows, ensuring timely execution, and integrating AI tools. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in a dynamic, multi-brand env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Transform construction management within a vital VA medical facility by overseeing renovation projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing mechanical construction projects, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective management, coordination, and documentation while driving project success...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in mechanical project management, overseeing construction needs, coordinating schedules, and ensuring project success through effective communication and documentation. Drive innovatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing mechanical construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective coordination, cost optimization, and comprehensive documentation while overseeing field ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate bridge operations by overseeing design, construction, and maintenance activities. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and efficiency across iconic projects, while managing consultants and...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful deployment decisions by leveraging financial rigor and competitive insights. Collaborate with brand teams to enhance decision quality, communicate effectively with leadership, and fost...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$108K - $181K *

Shape the future of Quality Management Systems by leading cross-functional initiatives and driving Change Control processes. Collaborate with teams to implement standards and improve operational pract...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $181K *

Drive cross-functional initiatives as a subject-matter expert in Change Control, translating enterprise QMS requirements into actionable standards and sustainable practices across business units, ensu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $181K *

Lead the charge in managing complex QMS initiatives, ensuring effective Change Control processes across business units while driving continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory standards...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $181K *

Shape the future of Quality Management Systems by leading cross-functional initiatives, driving Change Control processes, and implementing sustainable practices that enhance operational efficiency and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $181K *

Drive cross-functional initiatives as a subject-matter expert in Change Control, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement of enterprise QMS processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $181K *

Transform enterprise QMS processes by leading Change Control initiatives, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across business units. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement standards an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Lead project teams, develop proposals, and create business opportunities while applying best engineering practic...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Advance project execution by managing schedules, resources, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery of complex systems and services while enhancing customer satisfaction and projec...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by managing engineering information systems, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with teams to drive digitalization and support project controls, fost...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join us in revolutionizing construction accounting by leading product initiatives that deliver AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to shape the future of our platform, enhancing effi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Execute comprehensive project management for HVAC installations across diverse client sites, ensuring quality delivery, effective communication, and adherence to timelines and budgets throughout all p...

Coquitlam, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $143K *

Champion the product strategy and lifecycle for innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features that meet market demands, ensuring continuous im...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $143K *

Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...

Akron, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive growth and profitability by leading a dynamic team in project management, client relations, and business development within the interior design sector. Foster a collaborative environment while e...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and mentor project teams while optimizing budgets and schedules. Drive client relationships and lead projects from proposal to completion, ensuring quality delivery and f...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.