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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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$130K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering large-scale utility projects. As a Construction Manager, you'll oversee construction phases, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with diverse...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee construction phase services for large utility projects. Collaborate with diverse professionals to ensure quality, cost, and schedule standards are met while managing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $195K *

Elevate infrastructure projects by overseeing construction phases, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver successful outcomes across multiple sites, while managing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $195K *

Join us to oversee construction phase services for large utility projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule standards are met while managing multiple projects acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to manage project controls, ensuring adherence to procedures, resolving variances, and enhancing reporting tools. Collaborate with teams to develop KPIs and lead coordination meetings for succ...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead project controls initiatives to ensure successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, schedule, and budget, while mentoring a...

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

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive project success by managing controls, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Utilize your expertise to enhance reporting, monitor performance, an...

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

$78K - $163K *

Lead a dynamic team to address operational gaps through capability integration and planning. Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance mission ef...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $226K *

Champion innovative advertising strategies by leading a global creative team, fostering collaboration, and driving compelling campaigns that resonate across diverse channels and markets...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading the design process for mining projects, from concept to detailed engineering. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions and maintain high...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in silicon engineering! Leverage your program management skills to oversee complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely execution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality. You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee resources and budgets, and communicate project prog...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Drive project excellence by managing schedules, governance, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliverables, mitigate risks, and optimize resources throughout the project lifecycl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Transform project management by establishing scheduling standards, ensuring quality deliverables, and managing risks. Collaborate with teams to streamline reporting and enhance project outcomes from i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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Join us to lead MEP BIM coordination, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring constructability across diverse institutional projects. Drive innovation and efficiency in design integrati...

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

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Manage roadway design projects by leading teams, mentoring staff, and collaborating with clients. Contribute to strategic growth initiatives while ensuring high-quality engineering documentation and a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Lead user experience initiatives by guiding design teams to create intuitive products. Collaborate with stakeholders to align user needs with enterprise goals, driving strategic planning and execution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$138K - $163K *

Lead and inspire software engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and alignment with business goals. Foster a collaborative culture while driving continuous...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $152K *

Join a team that's driving energy efficiency projects across multiple locations. As a Project Manager, you'll lead initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful...

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

$92K - $152K *

Champion energy services projects by leading teams in commercial construction. Drive project success through effective communication, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration while travel...

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

$83K - $92K *

Transform project execution by leading heavy civil construction initiatives, managing budgets and timelines, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and fostering strong relationships with sta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $92K *

Help us drive successful deep foundation and geotechnical projects by managing schedules, budgets, and communication across stakeholders while adhering to safety policies and regulations. Your leaders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving project success through effective planning and execution. Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure quality deliverables while collaboratin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cross-functional projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timelines, and budget. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage risks, and drive project governance to ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.