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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff/Principal Design Systems Lead
$150K - $180K *
Drive the evolution of our design system by building foundational infrastructure that empowers designers, engineers, and AI agents to create cohesive, high-quality experiences while leading a growing...
6 days ago
Senior AI Product Manager (Context Engineering)
$125K - $154K *
Shape the future of AI by owning the enterprise context layer that empowers global AI agents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, governed, and timely context for enhanced oper...
2 days ago
Senior Product Designer, Mobile
$150K - $195K *
Elevate mobile design by leading end-to-end projects for iOS and Android. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless, high-quality user experiences that resonate with small businesses...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of end-to-end product design, leveraging AI tools to innovate and iterate. Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to shape solutions that enha...
1 week ago
Product Manager - Acxiom B2B Suite
$110K - $130K *
Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...
2 weeks ago
Lead Product Designer, Growth Platform
$159K - $251K *
Join a team that's redefining customer journeys through innovative design. Lead impactful web experiences, elevate design standards, and collaborate across functions to enhance user engagement and dri...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product and Design Strategist
$192K - $240K *
Unlock your potential as a Product + Design Strategist, leading ambiguous projects from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative, user-centered experiences an...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by shaping mobile development solutions and guiding implementation teams to deliver projects following your architectural designs, ensuring quality and effectiveness throughout the de...
Reposted 2 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead mobile solution design and architecture, translating business needs into robust software blueprints. Ensure design adherence, guide implementation teams, and uphold project integrity while collab...
Reposted today
Senior/Lead Product Manager, Integrations
$120K - $145K *
Elevate integrations by leading the product roadmap, focusing on API-first solutions and enhancing developer experience to drive scalability and monetization across the platform...
Yesterday
$110K - $135K *
Empower marketing innovation by leading product development for a cutting-edge intelligence platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive strategic decisions t...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $170K *
Join a team that's redefining data management by spearheading product innovation. Your insights will guide the development of user-centric software solutions, shaping the platform that empowers busine...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...
4 weeks ago
Senior or Lead Product Designer
$150K - $200K *
Transform user experiences by leading the design process from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance product quality while maintaining high standards of...
2 weeks ago
Product Manager (ElevenCreative Self-Serve)
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in enhancing the self-serve product experience, driving revenue and user growth through innovative strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutio...
Reposted 1 week ago
Program Manager, Product Data Operations, Family of Apps
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...
5 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Elevate project outcomes by managing the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving successful execution through effective planning, budgeting, and risk management...
Reposted 4 days ago
$130K - $180K *
Innovate your career by leading product strategy and execution in AI-driven simulation and autonomy. Collaborate with customers and technical teams to transform complex needs into impactful product so...
2 weeks ago
$114K - $156K *
Manage and oversee Shopify development projects from inception to launch, collaborating with clients and a team of developers. Ensure quality deliverables while juggling multiple projects and adapting...
1 week ago
Staff Product Designer, Discovery
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic Product Design team as a Staff Designer, leading end-to-end design initiatives for search and browse. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centered experiences while a...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion a high-performing engineering team, guiding their growth while actively contributing to software development. Collaborate across functions to align goals and foster an inclusive culture, driv...
Reposted 5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate and enhance educator solutions by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and drive product development that aligns with str...
Today
Senior Design Manager - Business Banking & Investments
$228K - $285K *
Transform the design landscape by leading a talented team to elevate visual and interaction quality in financial software. Drive innovation, simplify complex workflows, and inspire designers to delive...
Today
What does a UX Design Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Related titles include UX Manager, User Experience Manager, Product Design Manager, UX Design Lead, and User Experience Director. Titles and responsibilities differ among employers.