Design Leadership Jobs

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Product Designer

🇵🇪 Lima, Lima Metropolitan Area, Peru

The Product Designer will analyze project requirements and document workflows for execution. They will lead the design team, ensuring visual coherence and timely project delivery.

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Principal Design Manager

🇬🇧 Camberley, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Lead design management for high-value, programme-critical water and wastewater projects to ensure solutions are delivered within budget and schedule. Manage design processes across multiple projects or frameworks while identifying and mitigating technical risks.

OnsiteFull-timeSenior
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UI/UX Designer

🇨🇳 Jinjiang City, Fujian, China

The UI/UX Designer will create innovative user interfaces and experiences for high-end audio brands. They will lead projects, deliver presentations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to spot lifestyle trends and new business opportunities.

HybridFull-timeMid-level
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Analog IC Design Manager

🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India

Lead and drive the design execution of Wide VIN buck regulator projects from concept to production for industrial and automotive applications. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of 15 engineers to ensure high-quality, first-pass silicon success.

Full-timeSenior
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Lead Product Designer

🇨🇳 Ma'anshan, Anhui, China

As a Design Lead, you will design and develop products for large-scale projects and lead category aesthetics and play patterns. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and mentor others while managing complex product segments.

Onsite$80,000 - $100,000Full-timeSenior
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Technical Design Manager (Data Centre / CLS)

🇲🇾 Shah Alam, Petaling, Malaysia

Lead the end-to-end technical design of Cable Landing Stations supporting submarine cable and terrestrial backhaul systems. Manage engineering consultants and design teams across concept, detailed design, and execution phases.

Full-timeSenior
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Sr. Graphic Designer- Exec/Strategic Initiatives Support

🇵🇭 Senate of the Philippines, J. W. Diokno Boulevard, Zone 10, Pasay, 1307 Metro Manila, Philippines

Lead creative strategy and delivery for executive communications, translating complex business information into visual narratives. Design high-stakes executive materials and oversee digital design strategy for internal marketing platforms.

Full-timeSenior
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Senior Digital Design Manager – Paid Media (All Genders)

🇪🇸 National Library of Spain, Paseo de Recoletos, 20-22, 28071 Madrid, Spain

Lead the conceptual development and execution of high-performance creative assets for paid media channels like Meta and Google Ads. Manage creative automation via Smartly.io and optimize campaign performance through data-driven iterations and scalable frameworks.

Hybrid$40,800 - $61,200Full-timeSenior
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Head of Design Operations

🇦🇺 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Head of Design Operations will lead and support the team, ensuring effective workflow and project delivery while maintaining high standards. They will also act as a senior point of escalation for challenges and contribute to the studio's operational efficiency.

HybridFull-timeSenior
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Head of Design - UI/UX

🇦🇪 Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates

The Head of Design will architect and lead the Disrupt Design System, ensuring high-performing UX/UI across ventures. They will guide design squads and oversee creative execution to drive growth and conversion optimization.

Full-timeSenior
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Assistant Design Manager (Formwork)

🇮🇳 Mumbai City District, India

The Assistant Design Manager leads the formwork design team in India, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs. They are accountable for team performance, workload management, and meeting production targets.

Full-timeSenior
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Design Manager (Façades)

🇦🇺 Shenton Park, Fremantle Railway PSP, Shenton Park WA 6008, Australia

Lead and manage the façade design process from concept through to construction, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and contractual obligations. Coordinate with consultants and subcontractors to deliver detailed documentation and ensure compliance with Australian standards.

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Senior Graphic Designer

🇮🇱 Tel-Aviv, Tel Aviv Subdistrict, Israel

Lead the visual evolution of the brand across web, email, and social platforms while managing product launch campaigns. This includes art-directing photoshoots and utilizing AI tools for rapid concept exploration.

OnsiteFull-timeSenior
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Design Manager – Arquitectura (Finishes)

🇦🇺 Shenton Park, Fremantle Railway PSP, Shenton Park WA 6008, Australia

Lead and manage the finishes design process from concept to construction, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and Australian regulations. Coordinate between consultants, architects, and delivery teams to resolve technical issues and ensure high-quality aesthetic outcomes.

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Senior Product Designer

🇫🇷 Paris, France

Lead the design of Core and Business Insights features, transforming complex data into actionable interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional pod teams to integrate AI-assisted workflows and maintain a high bar for craft within the design system.

Hybrid$80,000 - $120,000Full-timeSenior
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About Design Leadership careers

Design leaders in 2026 set the strategic vision for design organizations navigating an AI-saturated market. This role requires a balance of craft expertise and high-level business acumen to advocate for design's value at the executive level.

Effective leaders foster a culture of technical agency, establishing systems that allow human creativity and machine efficiency to coexist.

Companies like Stripe and Airbnb seek VPs and Directors of Design who can scale teams and align design strategy with long-term business objectives.

We feature senior leadership positions including Design Directors, Heads of Design, VP of Design, Chief Design Officers, and design team leads at companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, Stripe, and fast-growing AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. These roles span product design, brand, and cross-functional design organizations.

Many companies offer remote design leadership roles, including distributed-first companies like Notion, Linear, GitLab, and Vercel. AI companies like Midjourney and Anthropic also hire remote design leaders. Some companies prefer hybrid arrangements for VP+ positions.

Most positions require 8–15+ years of design experience with 3–5+ years managing teams. Strong candidates demonstrate strategic thinking, team building, stakeholder management, and a track record of shipping successful products at companies like Figma, Spotify, Netflix, or emerging AI startups. Browse leadership portfolios to see how experienced designers showcase their impact.

Design leadership salaries are highly competitive: Design Directors earn $160k–$240k, VPs of Design $220k–$350k+, and CDOs at major companies can exceed $400k with significant equity packages. AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Databricks often offer premium total compensation. Consult our salary guide for detailed breakdowns.