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.
$85K - $110K *
Advance progress at complex construction sites by leading multiple projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery, manage budgets, and uphold safety standards while developing stro...
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Oversee complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction to completion, managing budgets, schedules, and teams while ensuring quality and client satisfaction across various sectors, inclu...
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Optimize project outcomes by managing multiple commercial glazing projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams, oversee budgets, and ensure operational goals are met while driving con...
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Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing throughput, and driving cost reductions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation strategies and ensure project...
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Transform project delivery by coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant execution, while managing stakeholder expectations and resource alloc...
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Landscape Architect Project Manager - High-End Resorts & Mixed-Use Design
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Empower exceptional landscapes by leading high-end design projects that integrate architecture, planning, and nature. Drive project delivery while fostering client relationships and guiding interdisci...
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Transform supply chain operations by leading production planning, procurement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery and quality standards while driving continuous improvement i...
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Analyze and coordinate complex construction projects, ensuring effective management of subcontractors and compliance with client standards while maintaining communication with all stakeholders for suc...
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Construction Management Director
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Lead the construction management function for the Faro Mine Remediation Project, ensuring safe, efficient project execution while overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and compliance with health and saf...
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Elevate your career by leading technical projects that drive innovation and customer success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder relationships i...
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Reimagine project management by leading cross-functional teams to drive customer-focused technical projects from concept to production, ensuring alignment and effective communication throughout the pr...
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Unlock the potential of major power generation projects by leading the integrated delivery of Owner Furnished Equipment. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while...
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Water Lead Designer - Project Manager
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Elevate municipal infrastructure projects by leading design and delivery efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing project...
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Transform architectural design by leading innovative projects across diverse sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to create sustainable solutions while managing multiple projects and mentoring...
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Transform your career by leading project initiatives, ensuring seamless communication, and driving customer satisfaction in a dynamic automation environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects...
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Join a team that's passionate about fashion design! Take ownership of brand development, collaborate cross-functionally, and lead projects from concept to production while inspiring creativity and inn...
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Optimize cross-functional project management by leading a global team, enhancing NPD processes, and driving innovation. Collaborate with diverse teams to improve visibility, resolve execution barriers...
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Lead and enhance global project management for new product development, ensuring disciplined execution across platforms. Drive innovation, improve visibility, and build a high-performing team to meet...
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Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE), Brittles
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Unlock potential by driving innovative mechanical manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver exceptional design solutions in a dynamic, hands-on enviro...
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Business Change Manager, Corporate Trainer
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Drive organizational change by leading training initiatives and supporting employees in adapting to new processes and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and engage...
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Business Change Manager, Corporate Trainer
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Elevate organizational change by managing projects that enhance employee adoption of new processes and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engagement and performance, ensuring in...
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Advance design excellence by creating and documenting Nacelle components, collaborating across functions, and driving engineering changes to enhance product quality and efficiency in a dynamic aerospa...
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Drive material planning and inventory optimization to enhance supply chain execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and support production readiness in a fast...
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Senior Manager, Data Production Operations
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Elevate the Global Data Production Operations by leading a dynamic team, implementing strategic plans, and ensuring quality and efficiency in customer reporting. Drive continuous improvement and foste...
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Shape creative strategies by leading end-to-end development, ensuring brand consistency and alignment with business goals. Manage teams and oversee projects to deliver high-quality, impactful content...
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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.