Design Leadership Jobs
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Head of Design / Principal Designer
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
Boostdraft 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
You will lead the user research practice and define the company's design philosophy to drive product direction through rapid, prototype-driven testing. Additionally, you will build and scale a design system while coaching a team of product designers to adopt research-led, iterative workflows.
Lead Product Designer
🇮🇳 India
Highlevel 🇮🇳 India
Lead design strategy and execution for product pillars while partnering with engineering and product leaders to define vision and roadmaps. Drive design quality, set standards for usability and accessibility, and mentor other designers to elevate the overall craft of the team.
Design Manager - Data Center
🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Gilbane Building 🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Lead the integration of design and construction teams to deliver coordinated and cost-effective data center designs. Oversee design progression, risk management, and the transition from preconstruction to execution.
Lead Product Designer
🇮🇳 India
Highlevel 🇮🇳 India
Lead design strategy and execution for product pillars while partnering with engineering and product leaders to define vision. Drive design quality, mentor team members, and ensure consistency across complex digital product experiences.
Design Manager, Aviation - Building Engineering
🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Aecom 🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary building engineering design teams for complex aviation projects, including airport terminals. Manage the design process from concept through delivery while ensuring technical assurance, stakeholder alignment, and resolution of design conflicts.
Product Designer
🇿🇦 Midrand, 1682, South Africa
Accenture In South Africa 🇿🇦 Midrand, 1682, South Africa
Lead multidisciplinary design teams to align user needs with business goals and technological possibilities. Oversee product roadmaps, implement AI-enabled workflows, and manage client relationships to drive measurable business outcomes.
Lead Product Designer, Growth
🇦🇺 Australia
Magic Eden 🇦🇺 Australia
Lead the end-to-end design of growth surfaces including onboarding, deposits, and reward systems to drive player acquisition and retention. You will use AI-driven prototyping and behavioral psychology to experiment with and optimize player behavior and mentor other designers.
Design Manager – Water Infrastructure
🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Aecom 🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project delivery teams for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Ensure all designs are delivered within quality, time, and budget constraints while managing client and contractor relationships.
Senior Design Manager
🇦🇺 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Cimic 🇦🇺 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Senior Design Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams to manage the entire design process from conceptual studies to detailed engineering. They are responsible for monitoring technical performance, managing project budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with Australian standards.
Design Manager II
🇺🇸 Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Modis Architects Llc 🇺🇸 Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
The Design Manager will lead and coordinate the architectural design process from concept through construction documentation while ensuring technical accuracy and quality. They will also collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to manage project goals, schedules, and regulatory compliance.
Design Manager – Water Infrastructure
🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Aecom 🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
You will lead multidisciplinary project delivery teams for water infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed within quality, time, and budget constraints. Additionally, you will collaborate with clients and contractors to make key design decisions and support business initiatives.
Lead Product Designer, Growth
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Magic Eden 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
You will own the end-to-end growth surfaces including onboarding, rewards, and lifecycle messaging to drive player retention and behavior. You will also mentor designers, elevate the design system, and partner with cross-functional teams to influence product strategy.
Advertising Graphic Designer
🇮🇱 Tel-Aviv District, Israel
Jobsseek 🇮🇱 Tel-Aviv District, Israel
The role involves designing and executing comprehensive digital campaigns and visual concepts for leading brands. Responsibilities include creating digital assets, designing UI/UX in Figma, and integrating AI tools for animations and imagery.
Head of Design - Gas
🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Ies Utilities Group Ltd 🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
The Head of Design will lead, build, and manage the in-house Design Department to ensure safe and efficient delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure designs. They are responsible for design governance, technical leadership, and supporting business growth through effective pre-construction management and client engagement.
Shipyard Design Manager
🇺🇸 North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States of America
Senesco Marine Llc 🇺🇸 North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States of America
Directs the technical development of ship construction projects from concept to delivery, leading a team of engineers and drafters. Oversees CAD modeling, design documentation, and ensures compliance with regulatory and client specifications.
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.