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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$115K - $140K *

Optimize product strategy and delivery for a digital platform, enhancing user workflows and decision-making through AI and collaboration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation an...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Digital Product Manager, driving innovative AI-enabled workflows and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product strategy and delive...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the design execution strategy for a large-scale semiconductor facility, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet operational requirements and ensure project milestones are achieved efficie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $303K *

Champion innovative product design by leading core editor experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex systems into intuitive solutions that enhance creativity and colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $303K *

Transform the design landscape by leading core editor experiences, shaping intuitive tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate how users create and build products together in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping a compelling brand narrative through innovative creative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate the brand's presence across diverse platforms, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading the end-to-end production of marketing content. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality assets while optimizing processes and managing complex...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead and enhance product engineering initiatives, managing teams to ensure product quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and continuous impro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$274K - $438K *

Transform client relationships and lead mega projects by managing budgets, schedules, and resources. Collaborate with leadership to achieve business objectives while mentoring teams and pursuing new o...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$274K - $438K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to lead mega transit projects, ensuring quality delivery on time and budget. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and enhance project...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$262K - $419K *

Empower teams to deliver mega transit projects by leading design efforts, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through collaboration and strategic planning. Drive performance ob...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$286K - $457K *

Empower client relationships and lead mega project delivery. Manage budgets, schedules, and resources while mentoring teams to achieve project goals and drive business growth through strategic pursuit...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$298K - $476K *

Transform client relationships and lead mega projects by managing budgets, schedules, and resources. Collaborate with leadership to achieve business objectives while mentoring teams and pursuing new o...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$286K - $457K *

Drive the success of mega projects by managing client relationships, overseeing project performance, and leading teams to achieve strategic goals while ensuring client satisfaction and financial adher...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$274K - $438K *

Elevate your career by leading design teams on major transit projects. This role demands extensive collaboration with contractors and a proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure initi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in executing product strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs and drive business success through agile...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $90K *

Drive the successful delivery of diverse capital and improvement projects across commercial properties, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and quality standards while collaborating with stakehold...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading healthcare projects from inception to completion. Manage scope, schedule, and budget while fostering collaboration among clients and teams to ensure high-quality outcome...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Pioneer impactful e-commerce solutions by leading Shopify Plus projects, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering client success. Navigate project challenges while enhancing collaboration and co...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional construction projects. Oversee project management, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure timelines and budgets are met while providing outst...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive product strategy by leveraging CMC expertise to translate customer needs into actionable requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-focused solutions in an agile env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading design projects, ensuring compliance with codes, and optimizing cost-effective solutions while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to deliver quality r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative logistics solutions, leveraging analytical techniques to optimize supply chain processes. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver com...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a team of architects, driving project success through effective resource management, technical oversight, and client engagement in all design phases, ensuring high-quality architectura...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful renovation projects across a diverse portfolio of multi-family communities. Oversee construction activities, manage contractors, and ensure quality standards while collaborating with s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.