Design Lead Jobs in North Carolina

Design Lead jobs in North Carolina are open across Cary, Charlotte, and Durham and other North Carolina metros, with employers like Epic Games, Humana, and Albemarle hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles32+
Top employerEpic Games
Top cityCary, NC
Cities hiring7
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTechnology

Showing 5 of 32+ Design Lead jobs

Humana
Learning Design Lead
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Humana
Added 1w ago
Learning Design Lead
Humana
Charlotte, North Carolina
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Learning & Development
Project Management
Program Management
$95k - $131k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Humana
Learning Design Lead
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Humana
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Learning Design Lead
Humana
Charlotte, North Carolina
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Corporate Training
Instructional Design
$95k - $131k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Humana
Learning Design Lead
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Humana
Added 1w ago
Learning Design Lead
Humana
Charlotte, North Carolina
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Learning & Development
Project Management
Program Management
$95k - $131k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Arcadis
CAD Design Lead
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Arcadis
Added 2w ago
CAD Design Lead
Arcadis
Charlotte, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Drafting & CAD
$80k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Gaylor Electric
Electrical Design Lead
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Gaylor Electric
Added 3w ago
Electrical Design Lead
Gaylor Electric
Charlotte, North Carolina
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Design Lead Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cary
13 jobs
Charlotte
13 jobs
Durham
2 jobs
Greenville
1 jobs
High Point
1 jobs
Raleigh
1 jobs
Wilmington
1 jobs

Design Lead Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Epic Games
    Epic Games11
  • Humana
    Humana3
  • Albemarle
    Albemarle2
  • Ardurra
    Ardurra2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software12
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Education3
  • Chemicals & Materials2
  • Construction & Real Estate2

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in design lead jobs across North Carolina.

  • Five or more years of product or UX design experience with at least two years leading a team
  • Proficiency in Figma including component libraries, auto-layout, and shared design systems
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior designers and run structured critique sessions
  • Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders
  • Portfolio showing end-to-end design process from research through shipping
  • Familiarity with user research methods and ability to translate findings into design decisions

Design Lead Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How many design lead jobs are there in North Carolina?

There are 32+ design lead openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cary, Charlotte, and Durham. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.

How much do design leads make in North Carolina?

Design leads in North Carolina earn a median of about $90,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,460 for the lowest 10% to over $142,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which North Carolina cities have the most design lead jobs?

Cary, Charlotte, and Durham have the most design lead openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire design leads in North Carolina?

Employers hiring design leads in North Carolina include Epic Games, Humana, and Albemarle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote design lead jobs in North Carolina?

Yes. About 25% of design lead openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.

How do I apply for design lead jobs in North Carolina?

You can apply to design lead jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.

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