Product Design Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Product Design Manager Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

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.

Find Product Design Manager Jobs on Ladders

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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$116K - $160K *

Champion the Procore platform, driving operational excellence across hundreds of grocery stores. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and ensure ef...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$159K - $230K *

Drive cross-organizational programs that integrate AI workflows with hardware development. Lead complex projects from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing ope...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Shape service strategy by transforming customer insights and market trends into actionable plans. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, turning ambiguity into clear opportunities that enhance...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Explore and execute strategies for optimizing operational systems that enhance fulfillment and delivery processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency, scalability, and user experience...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Innovate your career by driving go-to-market strategies and customer marketing for CPQ solutions. Collaborate across teams to launch initiatives, craft compelling narratives, and leverage AI tools to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$58K - $104K *

Drive the execution of capital deployment programs in Store Design, enhancing efficiency and communication across teams. Lead process development, manage schedules, and implement best practices to ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $140K *

Shape the future of warehouse solutions by leading complex design initiatives, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and efficient customer-fo...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact capital projects and engineering staff. Drive innovation and efficiency at our manufacturing facility while ensuring compliance with CGMP and ISO standards. Emp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic team to shape the future of medical imaging. Drive product strategy and enhance user experiences by collaborating with healthcare professionals to simplify workflows and improve...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer mechanical design excellence by leading a high-performing team in developing innovative power generation solutions. Drive strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robu...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the design of innovative consumer experiences, balancing new concepts and enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and deliver high-quality products from id...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $110K *

Elevate product strategy and growth for a diverse instrumentation portfolio, driving market success through collaboration with cross-functional teams and leveraging insights to enhance customer satisf...

Milton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by leading fabrication and assembly operations. Oversee production processes, ensure quality standards, and mentor teams to optimize efficiency and reduce lead times in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $147K *

Champion project success by overseeing construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with specifications. Leverage strong leadership and communication skills to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $200K *

Engineer innovative solutions across the stack, enhancing user experience and scaling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product features using cutting-edge techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing processes and quality controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in production systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $115K *

Transform building projects by designing innovative mechanical systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards throughout all project phases...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement strategic product initiatives for motorcycle and powersports categories, from concept through launch and performance analysis, ensuring alignment with mark...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $221K *

Drive strategic program execution across Marketing & Brand, ensuring alignment and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate objectives into actionable plans, monito...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $218K *

Elevate your career by leading the Titan HP 100 product engineering team, driving reliability, cost improvements, and new capabilities while collaborating across multiple disciplines to enhance custom...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $218K *

Transform product engineering by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance the Titan HP 100 platform, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving innovative improv...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of digital product management by driving complex initiatives from concept to measurable outcomes. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, prioritize effectively, and ensure suc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving complex initiatives from concept to measurable outcomes. This role requires hands-on leadership in program management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collabora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive New Product Development projects, ensuring effective scope, schedule, and cost management while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across all stage...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $187K *

Shape the future of advanced packaging by leading market strategies, collaborating with global teams, and driving innovation in High Performance Packaging solutions to meet customer needs and achieve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Product Design Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Explore Product Design Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.