Design Manager Jobs in Florida

Design Manager jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring across architecture and interior design firms, hospitality and resort development, retail brand studios, and technology product companies, with openings at every level from junior design lead to senior director. Miami, Orlando, and Tampa are the primary hiring centers, anchored by major employers such as Carnival Corporation, Walt Disney World, and Lennar. The most sought-after specialties right now are UX and product design management, branded environment design, and residential and commercial interior design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles94
Top employerAECOM
Top cityMiami, FL
Cities hiring31
Work type49% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Northrop Grumman
Lab Design Manager
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Lab Design Manager
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, Florida
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$139k - $209k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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AECOM
Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Project Manager - Florida
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Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Project Manager - Florida
AECOM
Orlando, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$95k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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GEICO
Manager, Learning Design & Development
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Manager, Learning Design & Development
GEICO
Lakeland, Florida
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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The French Refinery
Senior Cabinet Engineer / Technical Design Manager
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Senior Cabinet Engineer / Technical Design Manager
The French Refinery
Tampa, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Technical Program Management
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site

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Power Design, Inc.
VDC Mechanical Assistant Design Manager
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VDC Mechanical Assistant Design Manager
Power Design, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Design Manager Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Orlando
12 jobs
Jacksonville
9 jobs
West Palm Beach
6 jobs
Saint Petersburg
6 jobs
Bay Harbor Islands
4 jobs
Estero
2 jobs
Sarasota
2 jobs

Design Manager Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

AECOM
AECOM6 open roles
Power Design
Power Design4 open roles
Flow
Flow3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate12
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Manufacturing3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Energy1

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in design manager jobs across Florida.

  • Bachelor's degree in design, architecture, or a closely related field required
  • Five or more years of design experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and external agency partners
  • Strong portfolio showing end-to-end design projects from concept through delivery
  • Experience presenting design strategy and rationale to senior business stakeholders

Design Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design manager in Florida?

Most design managers in Florida follow a path that starts with a bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, interior design, architecture, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on design work before moving into leadership. Florida does not require a specific state license for most design management roles, though interior designers pursuing projects requiring building permits may need registration through the Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design. Building a strong portfolio and experience leading design teams are the primary qualifications Florida employers prioritize.

How much do design managers make in Florida?

Design managers in Florida earn a median of about $99,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,780 for the lowest 10% to over $163,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire design managers in Florida?

Employers hiring design managers in Florida right now include AECOM, Power Design, and Flow, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of hospitality brands, real estate developers, and consumer-facing companies means design management roles appear across a wide range of industries beyond traditional agencies.

Which Florida cities have the most design manager jobs?

Miami, Tampa, and Orlando have the most design manager openings in Florida. Miami leads because of its dense cluster of architecture firms, luxury real estate developers, and international brand studios, while Orlando's entertainment, hospitality, and themed environment industries drive consistent demand, and Tampa's growing tech and healthcare sectors have expanded their in-house design teams in recent years.

Are there remote design manager jobs in Florida?

Yes, and they are more common than in many comparable roles, since design management involves oversight, stakeholder communication, and creative review that can often happen remotely. About 51% of design manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on coordination rather than hands-on production. Fully remote roles tend to appear most often in UX, product design, and digital brand management, while roles in interior design or branded environments typically require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a design manager in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to move into a design manager role from a senior individual contributor position in your design specialty, rather than applying for management roles from the start. Florida employers such as Walt Disney World, Carnival Corporation, and large architecture firms like Gensler's Miami or Tampa offices run structured internship and associate designer programs that build toward leadership tracks. Candidates who pursue certification through recognized design organizations and build a portfolio that includes project leadership examples, even informal ones, consistently stand out when applying for first-time management openings in Florida.

Where can I find and apply to design manager jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to design manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search by city, specialty, or experience level to narrow results to roles that fit your background. Find a role that fits and apply directly.

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