Design Manager Jobs in Michigan
Design Manager jobs in Michigan are open across Detroit, Lansing, and Auburn Hills and other Michigan metros, with employers like Arcadis, Colliers Engineering & Design, and Stellantis hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION - DESIGN MANAGER - Automotive, Industrial, Office, and Commercial Development Projects
LOCATION - NOVI or DETROIT AREA
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving the quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
This is a dynamic role that directly works with one of Arcadis high-profiled automotive programs, so we are seeking a highly experienced Design Manager who has deep project experience focused on leading and coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering design efforts, particularly automotive, industrial, office, and commercial developments in the Novi/Detroit, Michigan area.
This role is client-facing, so regular travel to the client’s project site will be required.
Come Join Arcadis!
Role accountabilities:
- Coordinating with internal and external architects, engineers, designers, consultants, and managers to align strategic objectives and progress
- Spearheading strategic pursuits, creating winning delivery strategies, and developing fee projections to achieve the financial targets of the business, and creating the most advantageous delivery approach
- Taking responsibility for financial and project management controls, which enable monitoring, modification, and forecasting as appropriate
- Managing the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for the project
- Driving timely service delivery, including technical and commercial outcomes, and undertaking reviews, ensuring delivery is above client expectations
- Effectively implement design delivery best practice, including risk and change management, project set-up, and planning using internal and external digital technologies
- Able to quickly understand specified project scopes and develop project plans of execution for a variety of Design and Engineering service deliveries
- Ability to effectively deliver client presentations, prepare written reports, and communicate technical concepts, specifically around scoping requirements and risk
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8 or more years’ relevant design experience, leading or being part of large multi-disciplinary design-engineered solutions and construction projects
- Experience working with projects that utilize Fundamental knowledge of Autodesk Platforms: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) engineered solutions
- Obtain Certified Project Management (CPM) certification status within 30 days of hire. The company provided training with employment
- BA in Architecture or Engineering-related fields focused on the built environment
- Preferred certifications sections. (PE, RA, PMP)
- Practical Sustainability experience. Unique mechanical systems are a plus
- Experience in urban environments implementing transformative solutions
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $107,281 - $145,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Design Manager Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Arcadis4

- Colliers Engineering & Design3

- Stellantis2

- Exponent1

- General Motors (GM)1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Automotive3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Manufacturing2
- Banking & Financial Services1
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design manager jobs across Michigan.
- 5 or more years of experience in UX, product, or brand design roles
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a design team
- Proficiency in Figma and the broader design and prototyping toolset
- Portfolio showing end-to-end design process and business outcomes
- Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing
- Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field
Design Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many design manager jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 19+ design manager openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Detroit, Lansing, and Auburn Hills. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
How much do design managers make in Michigan?
Design managers in Michigan earn a median of about $86,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,590 for the lowest 10% to over $166,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Michigan cities have the most design manager jobs?
Detroit, Lansing, and Auburn Hills have the most design manager openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire design managers in Michigan?
Employers hiring design managers in Michigan include Arcadis, Colliers Engineering & Design, and Stellantis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote design manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 16% of design manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for design manager jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to design manager jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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