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.
$120K - $145K *
Lead and mentor a team of designers while providing technical expertise and training. Collaborate with project managers to ensure quality and efficiency in design work, and represent the firm in profe...
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Mechanical Designer, Technology
$65K - $100K *
Optimize mechanical designs by producing layouts, models, and drawings while collaborating with project teams. Support less experienced members and ensure timely delivery of engineering packages in a...
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Senior Manager, Product Development
$115K - $135K *
Lead product development and innovation for new beverage platforms, driving strategy from formulation to commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure qu...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Contribute to the enhancement of knowledge products by managing tools, curating content, and ensuring seamless information flow. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive product development and sup...
3 days ago
Senior Manager Mechanical Design Engineering, GI Robot
$145K - $175K *
Drive the development of innovative surgical products by leading a team of engineers. Oversee design, documentation, and verification processes while fostering collaboration across departments to meet...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential by driving product strategies and managing high-margin portfolios. Oversee new product introductions and market planning to maximize profitability while collaborating across depa...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive the success of medium-to-large engineering projects by managing scope, milestones, and team dynamics while fostering process improvements and mentoring junior project managers to enhance project...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Engineer Manager of Product Design
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing a product design team to enhance heavy haul trailer platforms, ensuring designs are cost-effective and manufacturable while collaborating with cross-functional teams to sup...
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Senior Industrial Designer - Consumer Products
$95K - $115K *
Join our dynamic team to lead innovative product design from concept to production, utilizing advanced modeling and collaboration skills to create user-centered solutions that drive market success and...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Analyze user feedback and data to enhance virtual care experiences. Collaborate with engineers and clinical leaders to streamline workflows, ensuring quality and safety in patient interactions while l...
3 days ago
Product Marketing Manager, GTM
$155K - $165K *
Shape the future of product marketing by connecting product velocity to commercial impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement, retention, and adoption, driving succ...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by supporting product management for microoptics, driving sales and customer interactions globally. Collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver tailored solutions for marke...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative industrial design solutions, driving the visual brand language and user experience from concept to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs...
4 days ago
Sr. Designer, Device Brand Studio
$141K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative design strategies across diverse media, driving impactful campaigns for product launches and brand initiatives while collaborating with creative teams and senior...
3 days ago
$120K - $168K *
Join a team that's redefining digital product design by conducting user research, creating prototypes, and ensuring seamless collaboration with engineers. Your hands-on approach will shape the user ex...
2 days ago
$120K - $168K *
Transform user insights into impactful designs by conducting research, creating prototypes, and collaborating with engineers. Drive the design standard across projects while leveraging AI tools to enh...
2 days ago
Intermediate Mechanical Designer
$72K - $90K *
Join a team that's shaping innovative mechanical designs in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. Collaborate with senior designers to enhance your skills while driving impactful projects and building...
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Sr. Manager, Digital Technical Design
$135K - $170K *
Transform the 3D technical design function by leading strategy and team efforts to integrate digital design into product creation, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments and enhancing perf...
2 days ago
Director, Product Line Management
$170K - $210K *
Drive strategic product vision and growth by leading a high-performing team, managing the product lifecycle, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative consumer-focused solutio...
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$175K - $205K *
Lead the development of innovative products and customer-focused solutions, driving strategy and execution in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance products by leading strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI tools to enhance product delivery and stakeho...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance products by leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions grounded in user feedback and...
2 days ago
$149K - $171K *
Transform product experiences by leading design initiatives, mentoring teams, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to create innovative, customer-centered solutions that drive business suc...
3 weeks ago
$164K - $188K *
Lead the charge in creating innovative product designs that enhance user experiences and drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Oversee product line management by developing strategies, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and nurturing key supplier relationships to enhance overall business growth and performance...
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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.