Design Manager Jobs in Georgia

Design Manager jobs in Georgia are in active demand, concentrated in metro Atlanta's technology, consumer goods, and media sectors, with openings ranging from entry-level associate design managers to senior and director-level positions. Atlanta, Savannah, and Athens represent the primary hiring hubs, where established employers like The Home Depot, Cox Enterprises, and NCR Voyix maintain consistent design leadership needs. Product design, UX and digital experience design, and brand design management are the most sought-after specialties across Georgia-based teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles53
Top employerJacobs
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring15
Work type58% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Lead Project Manager, Bridge Design
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Lead Project Manager, Bridge Design
TYLin
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
Hybrid
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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ITS & Tolling Design Manager
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ITS & Tolling Design Manager
Ferrovial
Atlanta, Georgia
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
10,000+

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General Manager of Brand Strategy & Design
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General Manager of Brand Strategy & Design
Georgia Ports Authority
Savannah, Georgia
Brand Marketing
Creative & Design
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in communications
501-1,000

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Digital Manager - Design Studios
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Digital Manager - Design Studios
Boston Consulting Group
Atlanta, Georgia
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$102k - $142k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Design Manager Mechanical and Process Engineer
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Design Manager Mechanical and Process Engineer
ET Design Build
Atlanta, Georgia
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Design Manager Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Duluth
2 jobs
Marietta
2 jobs
Rome
1 job
Canton
1 job
Calhoun
1 job
Norcross
1 job
Savannah
1 job
Alpharetta
1 job

Design Manager Job Market in Georgia

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

Who's Hiring

Jacobs4 open roles
AECOM3 open roles
AdventHealth Corporate3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Insurance
  • Agriculture & Farming

What Georgia Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, or a related design discipline
  • Five or more years of professional design experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated portfolio showing end-to-end project ownership from concept through delivery
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Sketch
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills for presenting design decisions to executive and non-design audiences

Design Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design manager in Georgia?

Most design managers in Georgia move into the role by building several years of hands-on design experience and then demonstrating team leadership, whether by mentoring junior designers or owning a product area end to end. No state-issued license is required, but a strong portfolio is essential for every hiring conversation. Georgia employers, particularly those in Atlanta's technology and consumer products sectors, typically expect a bachelor's degree in design or a closely related field alongside that experience.

How much do design managers make in Georgia?

Design managers in Georgia earn a median of about $110,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,990 for the lowest 10% to over $198,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire design managers in Georgia?

Employers hiring design managers in Georgia right now include Jacobs, AECOM, and AdventHealth Corporate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of large consumer-facing corporations and growing technology companies keeps steady demand for experienced design leadership across both in-house brand teams and product organizations.

Which Georgia cities have the most design manager jobs?

Atlanta, Duluth, and Marietta account for the largest share of design manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it is home to major corporate headquarters in retail, media, and technology, while Savannah's strength in industrial and product design reflects its manufacturing base and the influence of the Savannah College of Art and Design, which draws employers seeking design talent to the region.

Are there remote design manager jobs in Georgia?

Yes, and more than many comparable leadership roles, because design manager work centers on digital collaboration, critique sessions, and cross-functional communication that translate well to remote environments. About 85% of design manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly tech-forward Georgia employers have adopted flexible work models. Strategic and UX-focused design management roles tend to be the most remote-accessible.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving up from a senior individual contributor role into a team lead or principal designer position before pursuing a formal design manager title. Large Georgia employers like The Home Depot and Cox Enterprises regularly bring on associate or staff-level designers who grow into management through internal rotations and mentorship programs. Building a portfolio that shows project ownership, stakeholder communication, and mentoring contributions, even informally, carries more weight in Georgia hiring conversations than any single credential.

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

You can find and apply to design manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers across Atlanta, Savannah, and beyond. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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