Senior Level Design Lead Jobs

Senior level design lead jobs place experienced designers at the helm of product direction, visual systems, and the cross-functional teams that bring them to life. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid settings, and employers like Horrocks, Apple, and Google hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles228+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHorrocks
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Work type90% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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OmniOn Power
Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Hardware Design
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OmniOn Power
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Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Hardware Design
OmniOn Power
Plano, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Dex by terra
Senior Landscape Designer / Design–Sales Lead– High-End Residential Design-Build
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Dex by terra
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Senior Landscape Designer / Design–Sales Lead– High-End Residential Design-Build
Dex by terra
Hudson, Massachusetts
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
$85k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Gensler
Brand + Environmental Graphic Design Lead
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Gensler
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Brand + Environmental Graphic Design Lead
Gensler
Boston, Massachusetts
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Production
$95k - $120k/yr
On-Site
5,001-10,000

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Google
Partner Incentives Design Lead, Security Partnerships, Google Cloud
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Google
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Partner Incentives Design Lead, Security Partnerships, Google Cloud
Google
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$211k - $294k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Google
Physical Design Technical Lead, ASIC, TPU
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Google
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Physical Design Technical Lead, ASIC, TPU
Google
Sunnyvale, California
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$192k - $279k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Level Design Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Horrocks
    Horrocks41
  • Apple
    Apple15
  • Google
    Google12
  • Rippling
    Rippling11
  • Worldwide Mission Critical
    Worldwide Mission Critical9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software58
  • Construction & Real Estate55
  • Consulting & Professional Services48
  • Government & Public Sector41
  • Electronics & Hardware36

Senior Level Design Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level design lead job?

Senior level design lead roles go to candidates who demonstrate end-to-end ownership over complex design systems, not just execution. Employers at this level look for a portfolio showing measurable product impact, evidence of mentoring junior designers, and experience aligning design decisions with business goals. Clear communication with stakeholders and a history of driving cross-functional projects will set you apart from other applicants.

Which companies hire senior level design leads?

Companies hiring senior level design leads right now include Horrocks, Apple, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of organizations, including technology companies, enterprise software firms, and consumer product brands that maintain large, in-house design functions.

Are there remote senior level design lead jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this experience level. About 10% of senior level design lead openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many employers have made flexible arrangements permanent for senior individual contributors and team leads who have demonstrated they can operate independently.

What makes a design lead role senior level?

Senior level design lead roles are defined by scope, autonomy, and accountability. Where mid-level leads execute within a defined brief, senior leads set the design direction, own the quality of the entire system, and are responsible for the growth of the designers around them. They drive decisions across product, engineering, and business stakeholders without close supervision.

Which industries hire the most senior level design leads?

Senior level design lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to sustain the largest product and design organizations, creating consistent demand for experienced leaders who can own design strategy at scale rather than contribute at an individual level.