UX Design Manager Jobs

Explore UX Design Manager jobs for experienced design leaders ready to guide teams and shape intuitive digital products. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find roles that match your leadership experience, design expertise, and career goals.

What Does a UX Design Manager Do?

UX Design Managers lead user experience design teams and help turn customer needs into effective product experiences. They set design direction, mentor designers, partner with product and engineering teams, and promote research-informed decisions throughout the development process. Depending on the organization, the role may include hands-on design work as well as team and strategy leadership.

Common UX Design Manager Responsibilities

  • Manage, coach, and develop UX and product design professionals.
  • Establish design principles, workflows, and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, research, and business stakeholders.
  • Use customer research, usability testing, and analytics to inform design decisions.
  • Advocate for accessible, consistent, and user-centered experiences.
  • Connect UX strategy to product priorities and business outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a strong foundation in user experience or product design, a portfolio demonstrating thoughtful problem-solving, and experience leading or mentoring designers. Useful capabilities include design strategy, research and usability methods, prototyping, information architecture, accessibility, stakeholder communication, and familiarity with collaborative design tools. Requirements vary by company, product, and team size.

Explore UX Design Manager Opportunities

Find UX Design Manager openings across industries and organizations on Ladders. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and focus your search on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Search for related titles such as UX Manager, Product Design Manager, and User Experience Director to discover additional paths in design leadership.

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$126K - $223K *

Lead the charge in delivering user-centered digital experiences by managing a UX design team, defining strategic direction, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive and acce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Pioneer user-centered design by leading a UX team to create impactful digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define strategy, oversee design execution, and drive innovation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Empower a UX design team to create user-centered digital experiences. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, accessible...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Lead the charge in delivering user-centered digital experiences by managing a UX design team, defining strategic direction, and ensuring high-quality design execution across multiple platforms while f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Transform user experiences by leading a dynamic UX design team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring high-quality, user-centered digital solutions across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Elevate user experiences by leading a UX design team to create intuitive, user-centered digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, oversee design execution, and dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Shape user-centered digital experiences by leading a dynamic UX design team. Drive strategic direction, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver cohesive, in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Lead a UX design team to create user-centered digital experiences. Drive strategic direction, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and accessible so...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting intuitive UX designs for complex products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into engaging experiences, enhancing usability from...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $201K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience by leading UX/UI design initiatives, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance digital products and interfaces...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping intuitive AI experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex AI capabilities into accessible solutions that drive busi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $185K *

Innovate user experiences by transforming complex health data into intuitive, engaging interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our consumer health application, driving impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $270K *

Lead the charge in product design, driving end-to-end project delivery while mentoring teams and leveraging AI to enhance user experiences. Collaborate with clients to translate insights into strategi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $189K *

Reimagine user experiences as a UX Designer, bridging design systems and innovative solutions for diverse search verticals. Drive intuitive journeys that impact billions globally while collaborating a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative AI experiences by leading user-centered design strategies that enhance productivity and operational efficiency across enterprise systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful digital experiences by leading UX strategy and discovery. Collaborate with clients and teams to transform user needs into actionable design recommendations, ensuring high-quality outco...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Elevate user experiences by partnering with clients to design intuitive, evidence-based digital solutions across web and mobile platforms, leveraging research and strategic insights to create impactfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in user experience design by partnering with Product and Engineering to create impactful products that align with user goals. Utilize innovative research, prototyping, and collaboratio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$117K - $130K *

Create exceptional user experiences by leading visual design initiatives, enhancing product usability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that resonate with...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience for nonprofit SaaS applications. Leverage your design expertise to create intuitive interfaces, enhance workflows, and drive AI-powered insights, all whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming user experiences for government applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to design intuitive, accessible interfaces and conduct user research that enhances usability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $189K *

Drive impactful UX programs by leveraging your project management expertise to enhance user experiences across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for complex software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive workflows that enhance user effectiveness in a dyn...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of user experience by leading design across a complex, multi-product ecosystem. Drive innovation, advocate for design-led thinking, and integrate AI-native workflows to enhance produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $167K *

Transform user experiences by leading a dynamic UX team, driving strategy, and fostering innovation. Engage in hands-on design while mentoring talent and collaborating across functions to enhance prod...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a UX Design Manager do?question toggle

    A UX Design Manager leads and develops user experience designers, sets design direction, and collaborates with product and engineering teams to create useful, accessible digital experiences. The role may also involve research, strategy, and hands-on design.

  • What qualifications are typically required for UX Design Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek substantial UX or product design experience, a portfolio of relevant work, leadership or mentoring experience, and skills in research, interaction design, prototyping, accessibility, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • How much do UX Design Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by location, industry, company, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore opportunities in that salary range.

  • Where can I find UX Design Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse UX Design Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • What job titles are similar to UX Design Manager?question toggle

    Related titles include UX Manager, User Experience Manager, Product Design Manager, UX Design Lead, and User Experience Director. Titles and responsibilities differ among employers.