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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining robotic systems through innovative design and engineering. Collaborate across disciplines to create reliable, high-performance hardware solutions while leading projects f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex projects into streamlined successes by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing B2B partnerships. Drive operational excellence and ensure timely delivery of initiatives that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence across complex projects, ensuring alignment between internal teams and external partners. Manage B2B initiatives, factory expansion, and product devel...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction while overseeing technical and commercial aspects of engagements for internal and external cli...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a visionary team where you'll drive the Private Equity vertical for our advanced product suite. Collaborate closely with top finance experts, utilizing your expertise to craft innovative tech sol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of our Private Equity GP product by leading product vision and strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and enhance product exce...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $188K *

Unlock potential by designing and evolving scalable process infrastructure across manufacturing and supply chain. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows, ensuring efficiency and reliabili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead architecture and engineering projects from planning to delivery, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Oversee budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while managing project lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $311K *

Lead strategic hardware partnerships and business development initiatives, focusing on OEM/ODM relationships and AI infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative go-to-m...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of fiber optic connectivity by leading product line strategies, driving growth, and ensuring profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and enhance market presence whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and standardization of materials management processes across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment of physical material flow with ERP/WMS systems, while developing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and lead cross-functional teams to drive product strategies for high-speed I/O cable solutions, collaborating with industry leaders to enhance market presence and mentor emerging product mana...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing and material planning, ensuring continuity of supply and cost-effective procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with emphasis on design ite...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative manufacturing solutions by leading technology development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, drive advancements, and troubleshoot complex sy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving the integration of cloud-native software with global satellite network operations, ensuring seamless collaboration between software, hardware, and external partners for rel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Help us redefine product management by integrating customer insights into our development process. Collaborate with designers and engineers to ensure our solutions meet real user needs, driving adopti...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product innovation by independently designing and evaluating complex engineering solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturing, ensuring adherenc...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading design management efforts, ensuring risk mitigation and service delivery from initial design through construction completion. Collaborate with teams to enhance project o...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive the design vision for a groundbreaking enterprise software platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify complex workflows and enhance user experiences while building and leading...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the strategy and execution of B2B and B2C commerce applications, leading cross-functional teams to transform digital experiences into scalable solutions that enhance revenue and growth through c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for developer-facing solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging, drive customer engagement, and ensure successful deployments, al...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $222K *

Champion innovative design solutions that enhance user experience across multiple product areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful initiatives, leveraging AI tools and custome...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion project excellence in sanitary process design, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery. Ensure budgets and timelines are met while fostering collaboration across teams in the brewery, fo...

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of project execution and delivery, ensuring alignment with customer objectives in the sanitary process design build sector. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive successful outcomes a...

4 weeks ago

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

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.