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.
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Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for enterprise integration platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance developer experience, ensure security, and modernize legacy solutions...
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Shape innovative product experiences by leading the end-to-end design process, conducting user research, and collaborating with teams to implement actionable insights and scalable design systems...
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Elevate your career by leading a team of IC Designers in developing innovative cardiac devices. Drive technical excellence and strategic planning while ensuring project success through collaboration a...
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Technical Program Manager, MFG Test Engineering
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Elevate your career by owning test program management for NPI and production, ensuring seamless engineering readiness and driving cross-functional collaboration to meet critical milestones and deliver...
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Design Program Manager, Enterprise, Worldwide Grocery Retail Growth & Development (WWRGD)
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Elevate the design function for a high-volume grocery retail program, driving design solutions from concept to execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency and customer...
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Lead strategic payment modernization initiatives by managing product backlogs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale Open Banking and Payments solutions aligned with...
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Champion product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop and manage product lines, ensuring alignment with market demands and strategic goals while optimizing the product lifecycle for...
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Senior Director, Product Design - Auto Design
$245K - $279K *
Lead a cross-disciplinary design team to drive innovative, human-centered product experiences. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to elevate design excellence and business outcomes across th...
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Senior Optical Design Engineer - Explorations team
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex optical designs and systems for innovative lighting applications. Lead project planning and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturable optical solutions that m...
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Senior Optical Design Engineer - Explorations team
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Drive innovation by leading the design and development of advanced non-imaging optical systems for consumer electronics, ensuring high performance and manufacturability through collaboration and techn...
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Director Product Management, New Product Growth
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Pioneer innovative product growth strategies, leading a team to source, validate, and launch new offerings in the aerospace and defense sectors, driving network expansion and revenue through evidence...
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Program Manager - Transformation Office
$115K - $160K *
Deliver strategic transformation initiatives by leading program delivery, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive operational excellence and stakeholder engagement w...
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Senior Product Manager, Growth
$181K - $213K *
Transform product-led growth by crafting data-driven strategies, enhancing customer experiences with AI, and driving account expansion through collaboration and experimentation across teams...
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Mechanical Designer - Project Lead
$88K - $105K *
Drive innovative mechanical designs for ergonomic and automated tools, ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate across projects, applying technical expertise to enhance customer solutions...
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Senior Product Designer, Mission Autonomy
$166K - $220K *
Shape the future of autonomous operations by designing intuitive interfaces for command and control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in...
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Senior Product Designer, Mission Autonomy
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Grow your career with a dynamic team shaping the future of autonomous systems. Collaborate across disciplines to design intuitive interfaces that enhance military operations and user experiences in co...
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Champion customer success by transforming needs into actionable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, shape product roadmaps, and ensure meaningful outcomes for clients while driving...
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Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D by leading projects from concept to market. Utilize your scientific expertise and project management skills to ensure timely delivery, quality, and strateg...
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Principal Product Manager - Hardware Platforms
$156K - $235K *
Drive product strategy and execution for cutting-edge platform solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and hyperscale customers to shape the future of AI and cloud infrastructure. Lead in...
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Staff Product Manager, Manufacturing Software
$209K - $278K *
Strategize product vision and multi-year strategy for Maritime Digital Production, overseeing cross-domain initiatives in manufacturing software. Lead product managers, prioritize investments, and dri...
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$125K - $208K *
Champion the management of eligibility and enrollment systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and integration. Lead project transformations, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive continuous imp...
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Product Manager - Linear Components
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of linear technology by driving product strategy, optimizing market share, and enhancing customer solutions. Leverage your expertise to lead product development a...
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Engineering Project/Process Manager
$99K - $158K *
Drive impactful capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with leadership and teams to enhance equipment and operational efficiency while managing multi-million...
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Transform global marketing strategies to enhance brand presence and drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency while empowering regional execution and leveraging market i...
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Drive the vision and execution of innovative packaging solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainable, high-quality packaging that reflects...
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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.