Mid Level Design Manager Jobs

Mid level design manager jobs go to designers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior team members, and shape creative decisions with limited oversight. Across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services are driving demand, with Amazon, Meltwater, and JPMorganChase hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles128+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type56% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Aeva
Manager, IIIV Design and Characterization
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Aeva
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Manager, IIIV Design and Characterization
Aeva
Mountain View, California
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$192k - $260k/yr
On-Site
None

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Avangrid
Program Manager - Curriculum Design
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Avangrid
Added 1w ago
Program Manager - Curriculum Design
Avangrid
Johnson City, New York
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$117k - $146k/yr
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Redwood Materials
Senior Design Manager
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Redwood Materials
Added 1w ago
Senior Design Manager
Redwood Materials
Sparks, Nevada
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Construction Management
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Evans General Contractors
Design Integration Project Manager
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Evans General Contractors
Added 2w ago
Design Integration Project Manager
Evans General Contractors
Abilene, Texas
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in architecture
51-200

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JPMorganChase
Experience Design Manager Vice President
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JPMorganChase
Added 2w ago
Experience Design Manager Vice President
JPMorganChase
Wilmington, Delaware
Product Management
Creative & Design
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
None

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Mid Level Design Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon10
  • Meltwater
    Meltwater5
  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase4
  • Interstates Companies
    Interstates Companies4
  • Oscar Management Corporation
    Oscar Management Corporation4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software19
  • Construction & Real Estate16
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Retail11
  • Banking & Financial Services8

Mid Level Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level design manager job?

Position your existing work around ownership and decision-making, not just execution. Highlight projects where you led the design direction, collaborated cross-functionally, or mentored others. Tailor your portfolio to show measurable outcomes, not just deliverables. Recruiters at this level want evidence that you can operate with less hand-holding, so make that independence visible in every application.

Which companies hire mid level design managers?

Companies hiring mid level design managers right now include Amazon, Meltwater, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Both growing startups and established enterprises hire at this level, often to build out design functions or scale existing teams with experienced individual contributors ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Are there remote mid level design manager jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this experience level. About 44% of mid level design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how design work has shifted across distributed teams. Filtering by work arrangement on Migrate Mate lets you narrow openings to the setup that fits your situation.

How do I move up to a mid level design manager role?

The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening craft and expanding ownership over time. Focus on moving from executing tasks to driving decisions on projects, seeking feedback actively, and taking initiative on work that has real team impact. Mentoring peers, owning a feature or workstream, and building a portfolio of outcomes rather than outputs are what signal readiness for mid level responsibilities.

Which industries hire the most mid level design managers?

Mid Level design manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors invest heavily in design at the mid level because they need managers who can own the user experience end to end while aligning with product and business goals across fast-moving teams.