Remote Design Manager (Philadelphia)

Job Summary

The Design Manager leads and coordinates multidisciplinary design teams, bridging creative vision with business goals. This role focuses on managing projects, processes, and people to deliver effective design solutions across various domains, including buildings, software, and product development. The Design Manager ensures quality, timeline adherence, and stakeholder alignment throughout the full design lifecycle.

This position is leadership-focused and strategic in nature.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, and support design teams across multiple projects

Align design direction with business objectives and operational needs

Manage project scope, schedules, resources, and deliverables

Establish and maintain design processes, standards, and best practices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, operations, and leadership

Ensure design quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements

Facilitate stakeholder communication and manage expectations

Identify risks and proactively resolve design and delivery challenges

Qualifications

Design Management, Architecture, Engineering, Product Design, Human-Centered Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience in a Design Manager or design leadership role

Strong background in managing design teams and workflows

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Experience working in hybrid or cross-functional team environments

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $145,000 – $160,000 annually

Annual Bonus: Typically 10%–20% of base salary

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Eligibility

U.S. applicants only

Must be authorized to work in the United States