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Technical Program Manager, Data Center Construction and Design Engineering
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America
Google 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America
Drive technical project management and engineering support for complex data center site execution issues while leading strategic capacity initiatives. Own the full production infrastructure design lifecycle and advocate for documentation excellence.
Interior Design Manager
🇮🇳 Noida, Dadri, India
Crc Group 🇮🇳 Noida, Dadri, India
The Interior Design Manager will lead the design, tendering, and execution phases of premium real estate developments. Responsibilities include coordinating with various teams, reviewing design submissions, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
UI/UX Designer
🇨🇳 Jinjiang City, Fujian, China
哈曼国际 🇨🇳 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.
Interior Design Manager
🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Casana Interiors 🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Lead and manage the interior design function across multiple projects, overseeing the design process from concept to completion. Coordinate with various teams and ensure designs meet client requirements and project objectives.
Analog IC Design Manager
🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India
Texas Instruments 🇮🇳 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.
Product Designer
🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India
Apna 🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India
You will be joining a small, high-ownership design team, working on high-traffic consumer products. You will own your work end-to-end and lead as the team grows.
Lead Product Designer
🇨🇳 Ma'anshan, Anhui, China
Spin Master 🇨🇳 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.
Sr. UX Researcher, Applied AI Solutions
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Lead end-to-end research programs across a product area, including study design and communication of findings. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to inform product strategy and improve customer experiences.
Technical Design Manager (Data Centre / CLS)
🇲🇾 Shah Alam, Petaling, Malaysia
Oms Group 🇲🇾 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.
Sr. Graphic Designer- Exec/Strategic Initiatives Support
🇵🇭 Senate of the Philippines, J. W. Diokno Boulevard, Zone 10, Pasay, 1307 Metro Manila, Philippines
Optum Philippines 🇵🇭 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.
UX Designer - New Geolocation-Based Mobile Game
🇯🇵 Japan
Scopely 🇯🇵 Japan
Lead the UX design efforts from concept to implementation for player-facing experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences.
Senior Digital Design Manager – Paid Media (All Genders)
🇪🇸 National Library of Spain, Paseo de Recoletos, 20-22, 28071 Madrid, Spain
Zooplus Se 🇪🇸 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.
Head of Design Operations
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Oliver Grace 🇦🇺 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.
Head of Design - UI/UX
🇦🇪 Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Disrupt.com (formerly Gaditek) 🇦🇪 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.
Assistant Design Manager (Formwork)
🇮🇳 Mumbai City District, India
Doka 🇮🇳 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.
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.