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Senior Design Manager Jobs
88 open senior Design Manager roles across the US.
Latest senior Design Manager jobs
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3 days agoPolicy Design Manager, Conventional Weapons
5 days agoDesign Manager
5 days agoDeputy Structural Design Manager
6 days agoDesign Manager, Client Experience
6 days agoProject Design Manager
6 days agoTechnical Design Manager
7 days agoInterior Design Manager
8 days agoDesign Manager (Onsite)
9 days agoDesign Manager, Outerwear - Calvin Klein
9 days agoSr. Engineering Design Manager – 3
10 days agoSr. Project Design Manager
10 days agoFacility Design Manager (Project Based Role)
10 days agoSenior Design Manager
13 days agoSenior Engineering Design Manager
13 days agoMechanical Design Manager
13 days agoSenior Design Manager A/E
13 days agoProduct Design Manager
13 days agoSenior Design Manager
14 days agoMarket overview
The US market for Senior Design Manager roles currently holds 63 open positions, reflecting steady demand for leaders who drive design initiatives at scale. Hiring in this space emphasizes broad scope expectations, where seniors oversee end-to-end design processes, balancing individual contributor (IC) work like prototyping and user experience refinement with substantial team leadership duties. Expect a split leaning heavily toward leadership—often 70% guiding cross-functional teams and 30% hands-on contributions—focusing on strategic oversight rather than tactical execution alone. Employers prioritize candidates who excel in cross-functional collaboration to align design with engineering and product goals, design strategy to shape long-term visions, and team leadership to mentor growing design organizations. Standout opportunities appear at Jobgether, which leads with 12 openings for roles emphasizing human-centered design and service design integration; Olsson, offering 4 positions centered on design systems and prototyping for infrastructure projects; and Airtable, with 2 spots targeting design leadership in collaborative software environments. Senior Design Managers are positioned for superior compensation relative to mid-level counterparts, underscoring their role in high-impact decisions that influence company-wide outcomes. For candidates with 5-8+ years of experience, tailor your application by quantifying leadership impact in your resume—such as "Led a 10-person team to deliver a design system reducing UI inconsistencies by 40%"—to demonstrate strategic value and stand out in a selective field. This market rewards proven expertise in design leadership, making it an opportune time to advance your career in influential positions.
Top hiring employers
- faithtechnologies8 open roles
- cw7 open roles
- aecom26 open roles
- capitalone4 open roles
- broadcom3 open roles
Frequently asked questions
What is the average compensation for a senior Design Manager?+
The median posted midpoint salary for senior Design Manager roles in Jobply's index is $159,367. Total compensation (including equity and bonus) is typically higher than the posted base range.
Which companies hire the most senior Design Managers?+
faithtechnologies currently has the most open senior Design Manager roles in Jobply's index. Other top employers include faithtechnologies, cw, aecom2.
Do these senior Design Manager roles include management responsibility?+
Some do — look for titles containing "Lead", "Principal", or "Manager". The majority are senior individual-contributor (IC) roles; the job description will state expected scope.
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