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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$211K - $276K *

Drive innovation by leading a diverse team focused on pioneering battery technologies. Oversee R&D processes, ensuring project success from design to operational support while enhancing team capabilit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate your career by leading diverse manufacturing projects, collaborating with executives, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple departments to enhance efficiency and deliver results...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $223K *

Lead the charge in managing complex surveillance programs, ensuring profitable execution and strategic alignment across civil aviation and defense sectors. Drive business growth by fostering relations...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $223K *

Lead the charge in managing complex surveillance programs, ensuring profitable execution and strategic alignment across civil aviation and defense sectors. Drive growth through effective leadership, c...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Drive the charge in leading cross-functional NPD programs for innovative medical devices, ensuring seamless collaboration from concept to commercial launch while enhancing product quality and performa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional HVAC project management. Oversee all phases of construction, ensuring safety compliance, document control, and financial management while fosteri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative technology systems for diverse building projects. Lead design and delivery of telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems while mentoring junior team members and collabor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative technology systems design by leading projects in telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$118K - $196K *

Transform healthcare innovations by managing the full patent lifecycle, collaborating with R&D teams, and enhancing IP processes to drive efficiency and strategic growth in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $196K *

Manage the full patent lifecycle, collaborating with R&D teams to drive innovation and protect intellectual property. Oversee patent strategies, risk assessments, and portfolio management to support p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $196K *

Lead the charge in managing the full patent lifecycle for innovative medical technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, assess IP risks, and enhance portfolio strategies to drive product development an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $196K *

Shape the future of healthcare innovations by managing the full patent lifecycle, collaborating with R&D teams, and enhancing IP processes to drive efficiency and strategic growth in a dynamic medical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $196K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by managing the full patent lifecycle. Collaborate with R&D and IP counsel to drive innovation and protect intellectual property across diverse medi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic product initiatives by leading cross-functional teams through project development and market launch. Utilize Rapid Learning Cycles to identify key decisions and knowledge gaps, ensurin...

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

$78K - $122K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design and develop advanced ATC systems, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative engineering solutions from concept to production, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in manufacturing engineering, driving new product introductions and optimizing existing processes. Empower teams, ensure cross-functional alignment, and foster continuous improvement i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of enterprise-grade AI agents, driving impactful integrations for construction companies. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to enhance our platform and deliver innovat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of enterprise-grade AI agents, driving product initiatives and integrations for construction companies. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to enhance our platform a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative technology solutions by leading the design and delivery of advanced telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems for diverse building projects while mentoring junior team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Advance our manufacturing operations by leading a multidisciplinary team to optimize production processes, enhance quality, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment focused on safe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$157K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic Design Build team to deliver successful projects. Manage design, proposals, and estimates while ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$197K - $267K *

Invent the future of AI by defining product strategy and architecture for innovative platforms. Collaborate across engineering, ML, and design to launch transformative interfaces that enhance human-AI...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project execution by leading teams through design and delivery phases, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets effectively. Foster strong client relations...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.