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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$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...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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

$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...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$300K - $400K *

Accelerate progress at our dynamic growth stage by driving user acquisition, optimizing the onboarding experience, and enhancing retention strategies. Collaborate closely with teams across functions t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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

$90K - $106K *

Partner with us to enhance product innovation by managing the Creo CAD product line. Play a key role in defining product specifications and prioritizing customer needs while collaborating with various...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading product strategy and development. Drive initiatives affecting both internal operations and customer experiences while collaborating with cross-functional...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $206K *

Transform the digital experience by leading the development of AI-driven agentic capabilities, enhancing guest engagement across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product st...

3 weeks ago

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

$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...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   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

$75K - $90K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role leading engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals while managing budg...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $150K *

Drive cross-functional coordination and governance for engineering programs, enhancing visibility and resource planning. Lead execution of new product introductions and custom engineering initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead ADAS Radar programs, ensuring quality, cost, and timing. Manage cross-functional teams and drive project success from inception to completion while aligning with OEM requir...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative process development for critical minerals, managing RD&D projects from experimental design to scale-up. Oversee junior engineers, ensuring safe and efficient execution wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance software engineering excellence by leading a team to develop innovative solutions that enhance member care and streamline operations, ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery through coll...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of advanced ASIC blocks for communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications and ensure successful implementation of compl...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead impactful design initiatives that enhance customer experiences with financial products, from onboarding to AI integration, driving activation and retention through innovative design solutions and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $212K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology program management. Lead and coach program managers to deliver impactful tech initiatives, collaborating across departments to set priorities, track...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute product strategies for a dynamic TFL portfolio, driving growth through market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative product development. Lead initiatives from co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining hospitality design by leading projects from concept to completion. Leverage your expertise in interior architecture and project management to ensure quality and innovatio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $191K *

Drive the European portfolio strategy and lifecycle management for HVAC products. Lead a diverse team, collaborate with R&D, and translate market insights into innovative product strategies while ensu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.