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.
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovative design solutions that elevate brand identity across diverse media. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful visual assets, ensuring consistency and clarity in commu...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of passenger rail by leading mechanical systems integration and validation. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure compliance and deliver manufacturable designs for refurbis...
3 weeks ago
Senior Growth Marketing Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive growth marketing initiatives that accelerate revenue and enhance account engagement. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to implement targeted strategies, leveraging AI for personalized c...
3 days ago
Founding Product Manager, Agents
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate growth by owning the end-to-end product lifecycle for agents, driving innovation and efficiency for both technical and non-technical users. Collaborate closely with leadership to shape the...
1 month ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Growth
$180K - $220K *
Drive impactful product launches and enhance user activation flows to ensure customer adoption and satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to create effective onboarding experiences and measure s...
1 week ago
$183K - $215K *
Shape the future of North American inland transportation by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and drive market success in...
1 week ago
Technical Product Manager - (Electronic Warfare (EW) & Sensing Solutions)
$180K - $220K *
Transform complex defense requirements into actionable product strategies, driving technical execution and market adoption for cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and Sensing Solutions. Collaborate with c...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Innovate technical architecture for retail planning solutions, leading design and implementation. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, secure integrations and optimize customer deployments while...
3 days ago
Senior Product Manager - CareBenefits
$150K - $170K *
Drive product strategy and innovation in a collaborative environment, leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experiences and deliver measurable business outcomes. Elevate your care...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Category Manager (Remote US)
$87K - $136K *
Elevate our Sales and Operations Planning by leading demand and supply strategies, ensuring product availability while managing inventory and cash flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...
3 weeks ago
Manager - Software Development Engineering S 4D
$80K - $100K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...
1 week ago
Corporate Brand and Design Lead
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading brand identity and design initiatives, driving AI integration in creative processes, and collaborating across teams to elevate visual storytelling and brand consistenc...
1 week ago
Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer
$99K - $130K *
Drive technical excellence by evaluating customer silicon devices and translating complex requirements into manufacturable solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure product feasibility and success...
2 days ago
$123K - $145K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic partner in business development, driving revenue through VARs and resellers. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance partner engagement and pipeline creation, ensu...
3 weeks ago
$163K - $224K *
Drive strategic planning and execution of acquisitions/divestitures, ensuring seamless integration and value creation across teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage milestones, risks, and comm...
Reposted 3 days ago
Configuration Management (CM) Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Grow your career with a pivotal role in configuration management, ensuring system stability and compliance. Collaborate across teams to track changes, maintain documentation, and support deployments i...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Product Management, Risk Decisioning Platform
$143K - $286K *
Drive the strategy and development of a cutting-edge Risk and Compliance Decision Platform, leading cross-functional teams to enhance risk assessment and decision-making processes across the Marketpla...
1 week ago
Product Owner / Senior Product Owner - Engineering Tools
$78K - $98K *
Shape the future of AEC workflows by leading product ownership and Agile delivery for an Engineering Tools team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize needs, validate outcomes...
1 week ago
Test Manager, Professional Services
$132K - $198K *
Elevate quality assurance practices by leading test strategy and execution for customer implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, mitigate risks, and establish scalable testi...
Reposted 5 days ago
Principal, Financial Operations & Software Asset Management
$137K - $185K *
Join a team that's transforming financial operations by optimizing technology investments. Leverage your expertise to enhance governance, reporting, and insights across cloud services and software ass...
3 days ago
Product Marketing Manager (Contractor)
$107K - $171K *
Shape the market narrative for AI Agent Identity by leading product marketing initiatives. Own positioning, messaging, and commercial enablement for DNSid, translating complex innovations into compell...
1 week ago
Strategic Product Marketing Manager
$130K - $162K *
Empower growth by leading strategic product marketing initiatives that define go-to-market strategies, enhance product positioning, and drive collaboration across teams to deliver impactful narratives...
2 days ago
Senior Design Engineer, Broadcast, XTG
$100K - $125K *
Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Design Engineer, transforming client needs into actionable broadcast system designs. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure pro...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer innovative eDiscovery solutions by managing complex projects, collaborating with legal teams, and mentoring staff. Ensure quality deliverables while exceeding client expectations through exper...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Designer, Payments
$131K - $178K *
Inspire innovation as a Senior Product Designer, leading design strategies that transform financial workflows for law firms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, high-quality e...
3 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.