senior-designer
Remote • Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines- Full Time
- Min. 4 YOE
Design Manager jobs
There are currently 153 Design Manager jobs available on kibo.careers. 77% of current openings are remote roles. The median salary for design manager roles is $162,500. Experience-heavy hiring leads this market, with 55% of postings at senior, staff, lead, or principal levels.
Latest Design Manager jobs
Structural Designer
Remote • United States- Full Time
- $57,952 – $83,306/year
Lead Creative Strategist
Remote • United Kingdom- Full Time
- £55,000 – £85,000/year
- Min. 4 YOE
Senior Designer
Remote • Buenos Aires, Argentina- Full Time
- Min. 4 YOE
Senior Design Manager, Caribbean Hotel Development Construction
- Full Time
- Min. 7 YOE
Design Manager, Web Presence
- Full Time
- Min. 6 YOE
Sr. Lead UX Designer
Remote • Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico- Full Time
- Min. 10 YOE
Creative Designer (DTC)
- Full Time
- Min. 1 YOE
Creative Designer (DTC)
Remote • Bulgaria- Full Time
- Min. 1 YOE
Where Design Manager hiring is strongest
Global hiring concentration map with remote, hybrid, and onsite mix for this role.
Top hiring locations
Hiring concentration map and top locations.
Australia/Oceania
100% of tracked jobs
6 jobs
Remote and workplace split
How much do Design Manager jobs pay?
Compensation range and 12-month salary trend for this role.
Median salary
$162,500
25th percentile
$103,750
75th percentile
$188,156
Salary disclosed
26%
40 listings
12-month salary trend
Median salary has trended downward since Mar 26 (-71%).
Most requested skills for Design Manager jobs
Most common technologies and tools across current postings.
What does a Design Manager do?
A Design Manager is a leadership role responsible for guiding a team of designers to create effective, high-quality user experiences and products. They bridge the gap between creative execution and strategic business objectives, focusing on people management, project oversight, and process improvement. This role requires a strong foundation in design principles combined with excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Design Managers are pivotal in fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring team members, and ensuring that the design output aligns with company goals and user needs.
Design Manager seniority mix
Distribution of opportunities across experience levels.
Mid
57
37% of market
Lead
52
34% of market
Senior
27
18% of market
Entry
8
5% of market
Principal
1
1% of market
Design Manager market insights
Summary of demand, work style, and skill signals for this role.
Active jobs
153
Hiring companies
92
Most common work style
Remote
Top skill signal
Figma (27%)
Companies hiring Design Manager
Top employers currently posting openings for this role.
Where to apply for Design Manager jobs
Application workflow guidance tailored to this intent.
- Start with the latest postings to find currently active opportunities.
- Narrow by role fit, seniority, and workplace preferences before applying.
- Prioritize employers with multiple active openings for better response odds.
- Use full search to compare roles side-by-side and apply faster.
FAQ
Answers to common search and application questions.
How strong is demand for Design Manager jobs right now?
We are currently tracking 153 active postings across 92 companies for Design Manager jobs. Start with the highest-volume roles and top hiring companies on this page, then narrow with filters that stay aligned to this search.
What salary range is typical for Design Manager jobs?
Among listings with salary data on this page, typical compensation sits between $103,750 and $188,156, with a midpoint around $162,500. Use seniority and location filters to compare like-for-like roles.
Is hiring momentum improving for Design Manager jobs?
Hiring has cooled for Design Manager jobs: 7 new postings in the last 30 days compared with 145 in the prior 30-day window.
Where should I apply for Design Manager jobs?
Start with the latest Design Manager listings on this page, then use the prefiltered "See all" job search to apply in batches while keeping role intent intact.
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