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.
$109K - $151K *
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$120K - $145K *
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$125K - $150K *
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$140K - $190K *
Shape the future of customer projects by leading strategic SaaS implementations, ensuring exceptional execution and stakeholder engagement. As a key player, you'll drive project success through proact...
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Staff Product Manager, Pricing
$168K - $210K *
Transform pricing strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and model deployment. Drive the evolution of pricing platforms, integrating advanced AI to streamline workflow...
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Sr. Product Manager, Product Design & User Research, Sophia Learning
$160K - $180K *
Advance our user-centric product vision by leading design and research initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI and enhance learning experiences, ensuring alignment with st...
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Transform seasonal fashion collections by leveraging design expertise, market insights, and advanced tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and maintain brand relevance while...
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Lead the charge in driving product adoption and optimizing customer success through hands-on technical guidance, ensuring clients maximize value from their SaaS solutions while managing complex accoun...
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$150K - $180K *
Empower engineering teams to innovate and deliver high-quality SaaS products. Lead technical direction, enhance system architecture, and foster collaboration across teams to drive user-centric solutio...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative paid marketing strategies to drive growth, manage budgets, and optimize performance across channels. Collaborate with teams to connect efforts and achieve measurable results in use...
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Lead Product Manager, AI Platform
$139K - $176K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of a transformative AI platform. Drive product strategy, enhance user experience, and ensure alignment across teams to deliver impactful solutions that empo...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive client success by managing accounts, executing strategies, and optimizing performance across multiple Amazon brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and foste...
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$110K - $166K *
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Senior Manager, Monetization- Tooling & Operation (REMOTE)
$95K - $158K *
Unlock operational excellence by optimizing workflows, leading automation, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and drive engagement while developing talent to m...
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Transform project management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful marketing campaigns. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely execution, effective communication, and...
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Senior Preconstruction Manager
$110K - $130K *
Champion preconstruction initiatives for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring accurate estimates, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals through effective communication and relatio...
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$142K - $236K *
Join a team that's redefining supply chain strategies for high-volume and low-volume space programs. Leverage your expertise in procurement and supplier management to drive efficiency and reliability...
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Senior Engineering Manager, Observability Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...
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$145K - $220K *
Drive the development and commercialization of innovative digital solutions for federal clients. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and manage the full product lifecycle from concept...
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$100K - $120K *
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Creative Director - Brand Narrative
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Product Manager (Public Safety Software) - Remote
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to drive product strategy and execution for public safety software. Collaborate across functions to deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance community safety and support eme...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive successful project delivery in the Telco services sector by managing complex initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals while maintaining timelines...
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Digital Adoption & Lifecycle Manager
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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.