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.
$185K - $225K *
Join a team that drives innovation by guiding product development from ideation to launch. Collaborate with design and engineering, manage projects, and enhance user experiences through research and p...
Reposted 1 month ago
Manager, Product Development - Home Appliances
$95K - $115K *
Lead product development for small household appliances, driving innovation from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and leverage AI tools to enhance d...
Reposted 4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative product design by owning the end-to-end process for AI-powered experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into intuitive solutions, shaping n...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $144K *
Transform play experiences as a Lead Product Designer, shaping iconic games through innovative design and collaboration. Drive projects from concept to execution, mentoring teams while enhancing gamep...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of user-centered design by leading complex initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI tools to create impactful experiences that meet both user needs an...
1 week ago
Product Manager - Emergency Care
$83K - $111K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive marketing strategies, product launches, and portfolio growth in the healthcare sector, leveraging market insights and customer engagement to achieve bu...
3 weeks ago
Product Manager - Small Paints
$85K - $125K *
Champion innovation and product development in a dynamic environment, collaborating across teams to drive market success and enhance user experiences. Lead strategic initiatives and manage product por...
1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
$95K - $115K *
Deliver innovative solutions by leading manufacturing engineering functions, enhancing productivity and operational performance while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across cr...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee the full product lifecycle of embedded compute modules, ensuring that customer needs and market trends drive innovative solutions in aerospace technology with a focus on...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in product management. Lead a forward-deployed pod to deliver technical solutions, manage stakeholder alignment, and enhance product adoption within executive rev...
1 week ago
$175K - $210K *
Join a team that's redefining agent-powered work experiences across devices. Lead product design strategy, create innovative workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to deliver impactf...
3 days ago
$160K - $200K *
Transform agent-powered work experiences by leading product design across devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive workflows, high-fidelity prototypes, and cohesive platfor...
3 days ago
$175K - $210K *
Unlock your potential by leading product design for innovative agent-powered tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless experiences across devices, turning complex challenges in...
3 days ago
$175K - $210K *
Innovate by leading product design for agent-powered tools across devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define interaction models and create user-friendly workflows that enhance producti...
3 days ago
$82K - $152K *
Lead the optimization of product strategy and roadmap for a diverse portfolio. Collaborate across teams to drive market penetration and ensure industry-leading performance while managing product life...
Reposted 5 days ago
$82K - $152K *
Drive product strategy and lifecycle management for a diverse portfolio, ensuring competitive positioning and growth through collaboration, data analysis, and market insights. Lead cross-functional te...
Reposted 5 days ago
$143K - $175K *
Lead and innovate within a global software engineering team to define product strategies and enhance user experiences, driving alignment across stakeholders and leveraging AI tools to elevate internal...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Product Manager
$140K - $160K *
Elevate product collaboration by leading the development of a cloud-based solution. Drive customer insights into actionable priorities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful p...
3 days ago
Engineering Product Manager Hybrid
$169K - $237K *
Champion the execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security. Drive strategic direction, manage program transparency, and engage with...
1 week ago
Engineering Product Manager Hybrid
$169K - $237K *
Elevate your career by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative. Collaborate across teams to enhance product resilience and security, ensuring transparency and alignment in...
1 week ago
Engineering Product Manager Hybrid
$169K - $237K *
Shape the future of security by leading the Resilient Infrastructure program, collaborating across teams to enhance Cisco's security posture and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic, executive-fac...
1 week ago
Engineering Product Manager Hybrid
$169K - $237K *
Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security posture while ensuring transparency and a...
1 week ago
Engineering Product Manager Hybrid
$169K - $237K *
Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security posture while ensuring transparency and a...
1 week ago
Product Manager, Product & Merchandise Analytics
$137K - $176K *
Partner with us to shape the analytics roadmap, leading initiatives that drive product lifecycle decisions across merchandising, planning, and supply chain, while collaborating with cross-functional t...
1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Drive product strategy and innovation for Valves and Cartridges, aligning offerings with market needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and ensure successful pro...
1 week 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.