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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$186K - $203K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $183K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$208K - $312K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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.

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    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.