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.
$151K - $173K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic goals and deliver exceptional results while mentoring junior project managers in a dynamic, f...
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Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing
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Lead the charge in executing diverse projects, ensuring excellence through team management, strategic planning, and customer satisfaction. Drive project success from inception to delivery while optimi...
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Join a dynamic team overseeing maintenance operations, driving reliability and efficiency. Lead a skilled workforce, manage budgets, and implement strategic initiatives to enhance plant performance an...
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Join a team that's focused on innovative electrical engineering solutions. As a key leader, you’ll drive projects from concept to completion, ensuring excellence in design, compliance, and communicati...
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$149K - $223K *
Lead the charge in managing complex product development programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring successful project outcomes from concept to production while mentoring teams and a...
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Drive your career with impactful oversight in mission-critical construction projects, ensuring seamless coordination and compliance in MEP systems while fostering safety and efficiency in high-stakes...
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Transform the landscape industry by leading frontline teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety. Oversee production planning, enhance client satisfaction, and foster a culture of safety and trai...
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Change Management Lead (Microsoft 365 Business Central Implementation)
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Empower global teams by leading the implementation of Microsoft 365 Business Central, ensuring seamless transitions, user adoption, and effective communication across 70+ companies worldwide...
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Lead UX Designer - Platform Tools
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Champion the design of critical Platform Tool areas, driving end-to-end UX strategies and solutions while collaborating across functions to address complex operational workflows and continuously enhan...
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Drive successful project execution from initiation to closeout, managing scope, cost, and quality. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and mitigate risks, while supporting growth opport...
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Champion the execution of diverse Aftermarket Mixer projects globally, ensuring timely delivery and effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Enhance client relations and manage risks while...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects within manufacturing operations, ensuring effective order execution and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project suc...
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$95K - $115K *
Champion the commissioning program for mission-critical facilities, ensuring seamless integration of electrical and mechanical systems. Lead teams, manage schedules, and enforce quality standards to a...
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$132K - $189K *
Drive impactful UX programs by leveraging your project management expertise to enhance user experiences across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and...
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$101K - $139K *
Transform integrated campaign execution by optimizing workflows and leveraging marketing technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance demand generation and campaign productivity, e...
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Join a team that's dedicated to managing project lifecycles from quotation to completion. You'll coordinate with sales and engineering teams, ensuring timely delivery and clarity on project specificat...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage projects with internal and external customers, ensuring delivery and compliance while leading teams. Collaborate on solutions and coordinate resources to meet targets, fostering transparency an...
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Lead the execution of complex industrial projects, ensuring successful delivery from proposal to closeout. Manage scope, schedule, budget, and customer communication while driving cross-functional col...
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Drive successful execution of complex industrial automation projects, ensuring timely delivery, scope, and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build customer relationships and...
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Manage and oversee project operations teams, optimizing processes and staffing. Ensure compliance with US import/export regulations while implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and training acro...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management in construction and installation. Oversee schedules, coordinate logistics, and ensure customer satisfaction while thriving in...
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Champion the daily operations of a maintenance team, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction across multiple communities while managing budgets, projects, and compliance with safety reg...
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Champion a talented full-stack team to innovate transit planning tools, enhancing urban mobility. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive process improvements for impactful solutions tha...
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Project Manager - Capital Planning
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative capital planning and project management. Lead assessments, nurture client relationships, and mentor a talented team while delivering impactful solutions in a...
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Project Manager - Capital Planning
$90K - $120K *
Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...
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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.