Product Design Managers guide the people and processes behind intuitive, useful digital products. They connect customer needs, business goals, and design craft—helping teams turn research and ideas into experiences that are clear, accessible, and effective. Explore vetted Product Design Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
Responsibilities often include leading and mentoring product designers, setting design direction, partnering with product and engineering leaders, and advocating for user-centered decisions. Managers may oversee discovery research, interaction and visual design, prototyping, usability testing, and design systems. The scope varies by organization, product, and team structure.
Employers commonly look for experience in product or UX design, a strong portfolio, and the ability to guide design work from early exploration through launch. Communication, coaching, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration are important. Some roles also value expertise in accessibility, research methods, design systems, analytics, or a particular industry.
Product Design Managers work across technology companies and other organizations building digital products. Opportunities may include managing a focused product team, leading designers across multiple product areas, or progressing into senior design leadership. Team size, reporting structure, and required experience differ across employers.
Search Ladders for vetted Product Design Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by company, location, and responsibilities, then focus your search on opportunities that match your experience and leadership goals.
$101K - $137K *
Lead the charge in crafting customer-centric marketing strategies that drive product adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns and insights, ensur...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $250K *
Transform complex financial workflows into intuitive designs, leading end-to-end product design efforts. Collaborate with teams to create user-centric experiences, leveraging data insights and innovat...
2 weeks ago
Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Explore a pivotal role in high-speed analog layout design, leading complex IP block development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure silicon success while mentoring junior engineers in a...
2 days ago
Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of advanced optical communication systems by leading the layout design of complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silic...
3 days ago
Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Unlock your potential as a leader in high-speed analog layout design, driving complex IP block development for cutting-edge optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and m...
3 days ago
$198K - $233K *
Shape AI product strategy by synthesizing trends, customer needs, and tech capabilities. Collaborate with engineering and design to drive innovation, enabling AI solutions that deliver genuine custome...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Product Manager, Ads Quality Delivery
$139K - $287K *
Lead the development of innovative ad solutions that enhance user experience and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, manage roadmaps, and deliver impactfu...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Operations Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive the evolution of our product operations by designing and implementing systems that enhance team efficiency, visibility, and collaboration. You'll empower product managers and shape the future of...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $175K *
Shape exceptional user experiences by leading design for a unified legal platform. Drive user-centered solutions through research, collaboration, and design leadership to meet the complex needs of leg...
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$125K - $145K *
Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...
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Product Operations Manager, Launch Readiness & Tooling
$136K - $160K *
Advance the software delivery process by managing launches and releases, ensuring accuracy and efficiency through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Design workflows and tools t...
2 weeks ago
21GRAMS- Director, Product Design
$140K - $155K *
Empower teams to elevate product design through strategic vision, fostering collaboration across disciplines to create impactful digital experiences that meet user needs and business goals while ensur...
1 week ago
Director, Distribution Strategy
$172K - $203K *
Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...
1 week ago
Senior Staff Engineer, Design Systems
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and implement a next-gen Design System, ensuring consistent, accessible experiences across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical alignme...
5 days ago
Principal Product Manager, Ads Delivery & Optimization
$200K - $335K *
Drive strategy and execution for Ads Delivery & Optimization, enhancing advertiser outcomes through advanced bidding, ranking, and measurement systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innov...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing enterprise restaurant technology deployment projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and communication with stakeholders, whi...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower innovation as you design complex electrical systems, lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing advanced BI...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$185K - $225K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...
2 weeks ago
Senior Design Program Manager II
$167K - $176K *
Shape the future of design operations by driving program execution, leveraging AI for efficiency, and managing cross-functional partnerships to enhance creative workflows and deliver impactful design...
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Senior Design Program Manager II
$143K - $151K *
Drive operational excellence and program execution across design initiatives, leveraging AI to automate workflows and enhance collaboration. Build scalable systems and manage vendor relationships to e...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $205K *
Join a team that's driving M&A success by leading financial strategy, target evaluation, and integration planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities and execute critical phases...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $140K *
Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...
Reposted 3 days ago
$144K - $175K *
Join a team that's redefining visual storytelling in marketing. Lead creative direction and elevate brand identity across campaigns while mentoring designers to produce impactful, high-quality outputs...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What does a Product Design Manager do?
A Product Design Manager leads and develops product designers, shapes design direction, and collaborates with product, engineering, and other teams to create useful digital experiences. Responsibilities vary by company and role.
What qualifications are common for Product Design Manager jobs?
Many positions seek product or UX design experience, a portfolio demonstrating design work, and a record of collaboration or leadership. Employers may also value coaching ability and skills in research, prototyping, accessibility, or design systems.
How much do Product Design Managers earn?
Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore roles in that salary range.
Where can I find Product Design Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Explore Product Design Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.