Design Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Design Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers like Northwestern Mutual, American Family Insurance, and Kohler Co. maintain active design and creative leadership teams. Demand is strongest in UX and digital product design management, brand and visual identity leadership, and design operations for manufacturing and consumer goods companies. Openings appear at every level from team leads stepping into their first management role to senior design managers overseeing enterprise creative functions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerTeam TTI
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring16
Work type71% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Manager Design Engineering, Power Tools
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Manager Design Engineering, Power Tools
Team TTI
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Firmware Engineering
Bachelor of Science

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Design Process Manager
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Design Process Manager
Pulse
De Pere, Wisconsin
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
201-500

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Manager Design Engineering, Power Tools
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Manager Design Engineering, Power Tools
Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Civil Engineer V - Structural Design Project Manager
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Civil Engineer V - Structural Design Project Manager
Collins Engineers, Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $165k/yr
Master's degree in civil engineering
201-500

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Civil Engineer V - Structural Design Project Manager
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Civil Engineer V - Structural Design Project Manager
Collins Engineers, Inc.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $165k/yr
Master's degree in civil engineering
201-500

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Design Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
6 jobs
Brookfield
4 jobs
Madison
2 jobs
Appleton
2 jobs
Green Bay
2 jobs
Menomonee Falls
2 jobs
Wausau
1 job
De Pere
1 job
Menasha
1 job

Design Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Team TTI3 open roles
Milwaukee Tool3 open roles
Ayres Associates3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in design, visual communication, graphic design, or a related field
  • Five or more years of professional design experience including team leadership
  • Demonstrated portfolio showing design strategy, brand, or product work at scale
  • Proficiency with industry tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Sketch
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects with product, marketing, or engineering teams
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills for executive-level audiences

Design Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design manager in Wisconsin?

The path to a design manager role in Wisconsin typically starts with a bachelor's degree in graphic design, interaction design, industrial design, or a closely related field, followed by several years of hands-on design work. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license to work as a design manager. Employers across Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Valley region look for candidates who can show a portfolio demonstrating both design craft and team leadership experience.

How much do design managers make in Wisconsin?

Design managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $81,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,470 for the lowest 10% to over $131,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire design managers in Wisconsin?

Employers hiring design managers in Wisconsin right now include Team TTI, Milwaukee Tool, and Ayres Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's mix of large insurers, consumer goods manufacturers, healthcare systems, and digital agencies creates consistent demand for design leadership across a range of industries and specialties.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most design manager jobs?

Milwaukee, Brookfield, and Madison have the most design manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the largest share of listings thanks to its concentration of corporate headquarters in financial services, insurance, and manufacturing, while Madison's tech sector and university-affiliated organizations fuel steady demand, and Green Bay's consumer brands and regional employers contribute additional openings.

Are there remote design manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 29% of design manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the broadly desk-based, screen-centered nature of design management work. Roles focused on digital product design and UX tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions tied to manufacturing, physical product design, or hands-on brand production are more likely to require an on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a design manager role from a senior individual contributor position such as senior UX designer, senior graphic designer, or senior brand designer. Wisconsin employers including Northwestern Mutual, Advocate Aurora Health, and mid-size Milwaukee and Madison agencies regularly promote strong senior designers into team lead or associate manager roles. Building a portfolio that includes project leadership examples, mentoring, or cross-team collaboration helps candidates make that transition without prior official management titles.

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

You can find and apply to design manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and beyond. Find a role that fits your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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