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.
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$132K - $235K *
Drive impactful product development for an innovative AI platform by collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining scalable capabilities, and ensuring compliance while delivering measurable cust...
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Innovate customer marketing strategies to enhance engagement and drive revenue. Oversee direct mail and CRM initiatives, leveraging analytics to optimize performance and deliver actionable insights fo...
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Senior Technical Product Manager, Privileged Access Management (PAM)
$125K - $150K *
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Unlock your potential by leading high-stakes proposals for public agencies in the rail and transit sector. Drive strategy, mentor teams, and craft compelling narratives to elevate project pursuits and...
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Lead high-impact, cross-functional technical programs, translating business vision into structured execution. Drive Agile practices, enhance team efficiency, and ensure alignment with company objectiv...
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Transform our proposal development process by crafting compelling narratives and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance storytelling and optimize resources, ensuring our cap...
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Transform electrical engineering workflows by leading AI-driven automation projects. Manage multiple scopes, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional team...
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$120K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to shape corporate strategy by translating insights into actionable recommendations that drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and influence decisi...
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Senior Onboarding Manager, Ordering
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise restaurant implementations. Drive successful migrations to a digital ordering platform while serving as a trusted advisor. Shape the future of onboarding...
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Technical Program Manager, Research
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Lead the charge in defining and executing critical technical programs, enhancing research infrastructure while ensuring impactful collaboration across teams. Empower researchers to translate their wor...
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$130K - $160K *
Optimize patient-facing and internal tools by delivering seamless integrations and AI-driven features. Take ownership of end-to-end development in a fast-paced telehealth environment focused on men's...
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Principal Product Manager, Web
$135K - $160K *
Champion the transformation of web initiatives into impactful projects, overseeing the entire lifecycle from planning to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and...
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$99K - $166K *
Join a dynamic team to manage supplier agreements, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract administration. Drive governance processes, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and enhance contract...
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Senior Product Manager, Switchboard
$139K - $235K *
Transform customer infrastructure management by owning the product vision and roadmap for a key control plane. Collaborate with engineering to enhance user experience and operational efficiency, drivi...
1 week ago
$150K - $175K *
Build your expertise in product management by driving the strategy and execution of our Commerce product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and deliver impactful...
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$185K *
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Group Project Manager, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Advertising
$120K - $150K *
Lead complex project management initiatives across multiple channels in the pharmaceutical advertising sector. Oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget while mentoring ju...
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$220K - $260K *
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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.