Design Lead Jobs in Ohio
Design Lead jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in product design, UX/UI, and brand and experience design across the technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services sectors, with openings at every level from junior design lead to director-track senior roles. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by established employers like Nationwide, Procter and Gamble, and Progressive Insurance, all of which maintain in-house design organizations with ongoing need for lead-level talent. The most sought-after specializations in the Ohio market are digital product design, design systems leadership, and research-led UX strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineering – Hardware Design
Job Code: 42482
Job Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employess work 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week
Job Description:
This Electrical Engineering position is in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, requiring tasking flexibility to meet ever changing customer objectives. It will require the ability to work within a team structure as well as work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial.
Essential Functions:
- Analog and digital design of ruggedized electronics for ordnance applications.
- Circuit tolerance analyses using hand calculations and Spice tools
- Requirements development, refinement, and compliance.
- Generate test plans and test reports related to product performance (Brassboard, Design Verification, Qualification, Firing Properties, etc.)
- Lead and direct test activities in all phases of product development cycle.
- Lead failure investigations using structured tools (8D, Fishbone, Cause & Effect, etc.).
- Generate material for and lead design reviews for all phases of the product development cycle.
- Act as primary technical interface to internal and external customers.
- Provide inputs (material and labor estimates) for Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Generate Engineering Orders (EOs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
- Mentor electrical engineering staff
- Lead and multi-task across several projects simultaneously
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field of study and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in electrical engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- 5+ years of experience designing with basic analog building blocks including differential amplifiers, op amps, LDOs, filters, and data converters.
- 5+ years of experience designing with basic digital building blocks including logic gates, flip flops, timers, and filters.
- 4+ years of experience with power conversion concepts (AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC, Linear and Switching Supplies)
- 5+ years of experience in troubleshooting using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, etc.)
- 4+ years of experience with schematic capture and/or board layout utilities (Altium, PADS, etc.)
- 4+ years of experience lead a large-scale technical project from start to completion with minimal guidance
- 4+ years of experience in preparing and participating in design reviews (internal and external)
- 4+ years of experience in creating Technical Documentation (Test Plans, Test Reports, Drawings, etc.)
Preferred Additional Skills:
- 4+ years of experience with Temperature sensors, MEMs accelerometers, differential pressure sensors, and GYROs
- 5+ years of experience with serial communication buses including UART, SPI, and I2C
- 5+ years of experience with Root Cause analysis
- 4+ years of experience with general design best practices (EMI suppression, ESD protection, and Short circuit protection)
- 5+ years of experience with power supply and power conditioning design
- 5+ Years designing Electronic Safety and Arming Devices (ESADs) and Ignition Safety Devices IAW MIL-STD-1316 and MIL-STD-1901A.
- 5+ years of experience presenting ESAD/ESAF/ISD designs to the Safety Review Boards (AFSRB, FISTRP, NNMSB)
- 3+ years of experience energetic materials interfacing/testing (EFDIs, LEEFIs, Lead Charges, Boosters).
- 5+ years of design for extreme environments (Vibration, Shock, Temperature, Temperature & Humidity)
- Team Player with excellent communication skills to work effectively across different engineering disciplines.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design lead jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, interaction design, UX, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive design experience with at least two leading a team
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design ownership across shipped products or campaigns
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite with documented systems work
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing stakeholders
- Strong communication skills for presenting design rationale to executive and non-design audiences
Design Lead Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design lead in Ohio?
Design lead is not a state-licensed role in Ohio, so the path runs through education and professional experience rather than a board exam or registration. Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in design, UX, or a related field, followed by several years building a portfolio that shows both craft and team leadership. Completing a recognized design certification such as a Google UX Design Certificate or IDEO design thinking credential can strengthen a candidacy, particularly for roles in Ohio's growing tech and healthcare product sectors.
How much do design leads make in Ohio?
Design leads in Ohio earn a median of about $94,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,740 for the lowest 10% to over $148,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire design leads in Ohio?
Employers hiring design leads in Ohio right now include Jacobs, GPD, and Ryder System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional healthcare systems, and mid-market product companies means design lead openings appear across industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Ohio cities have the most design lead jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Raymond have the most design lead openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense concentration of tech startups, insurance and financial services headquarters, and a large retail and e-commerce presence, while Cleveland and Cincinnati contribute steady volume through healthcare systems, consumer goods companies, and regional agencies that keep dedicated in-house design teams.
Are there remote design lead jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of design lead openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based, digital-tool-driven nature of most design lead work. The portions of the role most commonly done fully remote are design systems ownership, UX strategy, and brand direction, while roles that involve frequent stakeholder workshops or on-site collaboration with product teams tend to require at least a hybrid schedule.
How can I get hired as a design lead in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead-adjacent role first, specifically as a senior individual contributor at a mid-size Ohio employer where informal leadership of one or two designers is expected but the title has not yet changed. Large Ohio employers like Nationwide and Huntington Bancshares regularly post associate or mid-level design roles that explicitly build toward lead responsibilities. Building a portfolio that documents a design process from discovery through delivery, and earning a recognized UX or design systems credential, makes that lateral move into a formal lead title more credible to Ohio hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to design lead jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to design lead jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to each one.
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