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.
Senior Designer, Consumer Product
$138K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing impactful product experiences across web, mobile, and in-store. Collaborate with teams to integrate AI into design processes while ensuring high standards of usability and...
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Senior Project Manager, Product Transfer
$95K - $159K *
Optimize complex product transfer initiatives by leading cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards while aligning busin...
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Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution to enhance customer satisfaction and sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensure alignment with...
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Senior Engineering Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of global product development, leading complex engineering projects from concept to commercialization while ensuring timely delivery and quality across cross-funct...
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Senior Hardware Design Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Pioneer innovative hardware solutions by designing complex high-speed systems, validating advanced platforms, and collaborating across teams to ensure optimal performance throughout the product lifecy...
Reposted 4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform customer experiences by leading product strategy and delivery. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions that drive revenue growth and operational efficiency while ensuring al...
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Senior Product Designer, Prime Video
$137K - $186K *
Transform the future of marketing with AI-driven design solutions. Lead the design of innovative products that enhance user trust and streamline campaign management, ensuring a seamless blend of autom...
2 days ago
$125K - $135K *
Advance design excellence by leading innovative projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing workflows to create outstanding environments that align with strategic growth goals...
4 days ago
$177K - $260K *
Empower your career by designing and scaling innovative products in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with clients and teams while establishing foundational strategies and delivering exceptional user...
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$177K - $260K *
Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative products that shape user experience and business strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy AI solutions and define product standa...
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$177K - $260K *
Invent groundbreaking products by leading design strategies and user experiences for innovative AI solutions in wealth management. Build and scale at the 0 to 1 stage while shaping foundational busine...
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$177K - $260K *
Explore innovative solutions as a founding product designer, crafting user experiences and strategies that shape the future of AI in financial services, directly impacting client engagement and busine...
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$177K - $260K *
Reimagine product design and drive impactful experiences as you collaborate on innovative solutions, establishing foundational strategies that shape user experience and leveraging cutting-edge AI tech...
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$177K - $260K *
Inspire innovation by strategically building and shipping scalable solutions. Engage with clients and cross-functional teams to redefine the user experience, harness AI, and establish impactful produc...
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$177K - $260K *
Shape the future as a founding designer in a dynamic innovation team, driving the end-to-end user experience and product strategy. Leverage AI and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutio...
Reposted 1 week ago
$177K - $260K *
Create impactful product experiences as a founding designer, driving innovative solutions and strategic decisions in a dynamic, AI-driven environment. Collaborate with clients and teams to build scala...
Reposted 1 week ago
$177K - $260K *
Lead innovation by building and shipping scalable products, shaping user experience and foundational strategies. Engage with clients to create high-value solutions and leverage AI across wealth manage...
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$90K - $110K *
Develop intuitive, user-centered designs for digital products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences. Own the design process from concept to implementation, leverag...
3 days ago
$92K - $138K *
Drive product line success from conception to lifecycle, leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and enhance profitability while ensuring market alignment and competitive edge...
Reposted 1 week ago
$92K - $138K *
Transform your career by leading product strategies from conception to market. Drive growth and profitability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet...
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Senior Manager-Design Engineering
$107K - $226K *
Shape the future of communication technology by leading a dynamic team in the development of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and ensure successfu...
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Senior Manager-Design Engineering
$107K - $226K *
Innovate within a dynamic team to lead the development of cutting-edge communication semiconductor devices. Oversee design, mentor engineers, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-performan...
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Manufacturing Project Engineer
$81K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming manufacturing processes while ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate across departments to drive improvements, solve technical challenges, a...
Reposted 4 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Transform product visions into reality by defining and driving new hardware products. Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and business success from...
2 days ago
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Elevate the commercialization of operating room surgical tables by analyzing market data, supporting sales strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product positioning and...
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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.