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.
$125K - $175K *
Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $175K *
Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Product Data Governance & Lifecycle Management?
$135K - $175K *
Transform product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for efficient product development and manufacturing across t...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of payroll and integrations by leading product vision and strategy across Canada and the US. Collaborate with a talented team to ensure accuracy and compliance while driving impactful...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Elevate the payroll and integrations product vision, driving initiatives across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while enhancing customer ex...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform payroll and integrations by leading product vision across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while driving innovative solutions that...
3 weeks ago
$132K - $272K *
Analyze and develop global ad targeting and brand safety policies, ensuring compliance and safety for users and advertisers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance policy enforcement and m...
1 week ago
Manager of Product Engineering
$132K - $165K *
Drive the development and enhancement of innovative products and platforms, leading a dynamic engineering team to deliver secure, scalable solutions while fostering collaboration and technical excelle...
2 days ago
$150K - $190K *
Drive member activation by leading a cross-functional team to optimize outreach, incentives, and messaging strategies. Own the activation roadmap and funnel metrics to enhance engagement and ensure sc...
3 weeks ago
Director, Business Operations - Products & Platforms
$160K - $195K *
Drive operational excellence and lead a high-performing team to deliver complex digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage resources, and ensure profitable...
2 weeks ago
$126K - $162K *
Drive project success by leading design and construction phases, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction in commercial and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to deli...
2 weeks ago
Director, Product Management - Infrastructure Automation
$200K - $220K *
Lead product management for an innovative infrastructure automation platform, driving strategy and vision while managing a team of senior product managers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance cu...
3 days ago
Director, Hardware Engineering & Integration - ATP
$150K - $180K *
Transform your career by leading hardware engineering and integration for cutting-edge robotics. Oversee design, commissioning, and team development to enhance automation capabilities across multiple...
5 days ago
$170K - $185K *
Elevate user experiences by leading the design of complex healthcare applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces that enhance clinical workflows and support hi...
4 weeks ago
Senior Technical Product Manager
$170K - $250K *
Unlock potential by owning a product area end-to-end, collaborating with engineering and customers to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic market...
4 days ago
Technical Product Manager (Integrated Solutions)
$180K - $220K *
Lead the integration of complex defense solutions by translating tactical requirements into innovative products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and drive market adopti...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead cross-functional project execution in Medication Contracting, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Drive improvements, manage risks, and enhance collaboration across teams to e...
3 days ago
Staff/Senior Product Designer, Growth
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining growth through innovative design. Collaborate across functions to create impactful user experiences that drive client acquisition and engagement, shaping the future of fi...
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Senior Product Designer, Logistics
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a dynamic design role focused on transforming complex supply chain systems into intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive imp...
1 week ago
Product Manager - Aluminum Plate
$120K - $125K *
Shape the future of aluminum plate solutions by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategy and execution. This remote role requires significant travel to build partnerships and optimize processe...
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$175K - $400K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower project success by managing financial coordination, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Drive effective communication and risk management while adapting to changing priori...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive product strategy and execution in a dynamic B2B software environment. Collaborate with engineers and designers to simplify complex workflows, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes w...
3 weeks ago
Marketing Manager – Platform
$130K - $143K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for a digital platform, driving partner engagement and business growth through compelling storytelling and strategic positio...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Designer, Brand & Visual
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by crafting exceptional visual experiences that define our brand. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design intuitive, customer-focused products and campaigns that...
6 days 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.