Design Supervisor Jobs
Design Supervisor jobs are open across architecture, retail, manufacturing, interior design, and marketing agencies, from mid-level to senior and director-track positions, with specializations in visual design, product design, and design operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Tool Design Department Supervisor
OTTO's opportunity:
Our Tool Design Department Supervisor, manages the design process and workflow for a job shop environment, supporting both new and existing customers with tooling design solutions. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Engineering, and the Tool Room to deliver high-quality products and services on time. The position is responsible for developing progressive metal stamping tooling and providing engineering support throughout the lifecycle of customer tooling.
This role requires strong time management skills to produce accurate, high-quality designs under aggressive timelines while simultaneously supporting ongoing tool room projects.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Specifically, the Tool Design Department Supervisor will:
- Collaborate with customers, Design Manager, and Tool Room Manager to establish design concepts for progressive dies, compound dies, stage tooling, jigs, and fixtures that meet or exceed customer requirements.
- Design and develop progressive metal stamping tools, trim dies, fixtures, and gages for new and existing products.
- Prepare strip layouts, plan views, bills of materials (BOMs), detail drawings, and related documentation.
- Create wire EDM blocks, jigs, fixtures, and other components to improve tool room efficiency and productivity.
- Develop complete tool assembly and component drawings using 3D and 2D design platforms.
- Work from engineering models, piece-part drawings, and assemblies to create accurate and manufacturable designs.
- Order purchased components as required to support tooling builds.
- Implement engineering changes to existing designs and execute ECNs through company business systems.
- Process engineering drawings and models through current PLM and ERP systems.
- Work directly with the tool room during the build and development of tooling to ensure designs produce parts that meet or exceed customer standards.
- Provide engineering solutions and technical support to the Sales team.
- Report project status, timelines, and risks to management on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with other designers and tool room staff to achieve high-quality results in time-sensitive situations.
- Manage in-house and outsourced designers to meet on-time delivery commitments.
- Work overtime as required to meet project deadlines.
- Assists with other related duties as required or assigned.
What you'll need to bring to the table:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a full-time Tool Designer.
- Toolmaker background strongly preferred.
- Proven experience designing complete tool assemblies using solid modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Experience with LogoPress (SolidWorks add-in) preferred.
- AutoCAD experience with Die Maker add-in preferred.
- Experience with PLM systems and Syteline ERP software preferred.
- Strong understanding of progressive metal stamping processes and tooling.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
- Occasional travel to customer sites required.
What OTTO offers for this specific position:
The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming an hourly rate for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.
- Target hourly hiring range: $45.00 to $65.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
- Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
- Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.
OTTO's Benefits:
Health:
Medical Insurance-
- HMO Plan
- Standard PPO Plan
- Enhanced PPO Plan
- High Deducible PPO Plan
- FSA, LFSA, and HSA
Dental Insurance-
- Base Plan
- Buy-Up Plan
Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance:
- Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
10 paid holidays
Company picnic
Holiday party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
To review all of OTTO's available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:
https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/ (https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/)
OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Federal Notices
Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
NLRB Notice (https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/pages/node-251/employee-rights-under-the-nlra-poster-two-page-85-x-11-version-pdf-2022.pdf)
E-Verify (https://8765373.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8765373/HR/E-Verify_Participation_Poster%20(002).pdf)
Request for Assistance /ReasonableAccommodation:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.
If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com
These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application.
OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.
Tool Design Department Supervisor
OTTO's opportunity:
Our Tool Design Department Supervisor, manages the design process and workflow for a job shop environment, supporting both new and existing customers with tooling design solutions. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Engineering, and the Tool Room to deliver high-quality products and services on time. The position is responsible for developing progressive metal stamping tooling and providing engineering support throughout the lifecycle of customer tooling.
This role requires strong time management skills to produce accurate, high-quality designs under aggressive timelines while simultaneously supporting ongoing tool room projects.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Specifically, the Tool Design Department Supervisor will:
- Collaborate with customers, Design Manager, and Tool Room Manager to establish design concepts for progressive dies, compound dies, stage tooling, jigs, and fixtures that meet or exceed customer requirements.
- Design and develop progressive metal stamping tools, trim dies, fixtures, and gages for new and existing products.
- Prepare strip layouts, plan views, bills of materials (BOMs), detail drawings, and related documentation.
- Create wire EDM blocks, jigs, fixtures, and other components to improve tool room efficiency and productivity.
- Develop complete tool assembly and component drawings using 3D and 2D design platforms.
- Work from engineering models, piece-part drawings, and assemblies to create accurate and manufacturable designs.
- Order purchased components as required to support tooling builds.
- Implement engineering changes to existing designs and execute ECNs through company business systems.
- Process engineering drawings and models through current PLM and ERP systems.
- Work directly with the tool room during the build and development of tooling to ensure designs produce parts that meet or exceed customer standards.
- Provide engineering solutions and technical support to the Sales team.
- Report project status, timelines, and risks to management on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with other designers and tool room staff to achieve high-quality results in time-sensitive situations.
- Manage in-house and outsourced designers to meet on-time delivery commitments.
- Work overtime as required to meet project deadlines.
- Assists with other related duties as required or assigned.
What you'll need to bring to the table:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a full-time Tool Designer.
- Toolmaker background strongly preferred.
- Proven experience designing complete tool assemblies using solid modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Experience with LogoPress (SolidWorks add-in) preferred.
- AutoCAD experience with Die Maker add-in preferred.
- Experience with PLM systems and Syteline ERP software preferred.
- Strong understanding of progressive metal stamping processes and tooling.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
- Occasional travel to customer sites required.
What OTTO offers for this specific position:
The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming an hourly rate for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.
- Target hourly hiring range: $45.00 to $65.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
- Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
- Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.
OTTO's Benefits:
Health:
Medical Insurance-
- HMO Plan
- Standard PPO Plan
- Enhanced PPO Plan
- High Deducible PPO Plan
- FSA, LFSA, and HSA
Dental Insurance-
- Base Plan
- Buy-Up Plan
Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance:
- Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
10 paid holidays
Company picnic
Holiday party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
To review all of OTTO's available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:
https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/ (https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/)
OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Federal Notices
Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
NLRB Notice (https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/pages/node-251/employee-rights-under-the-nlra-poster-two-page-85-x-11-version-pdf-2022.pdf)
E-Verify (https://8765373.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8765373/HR/E-Verify_Participation_Poster%20(002).pdf)
Request for Assistance /ReasonableAccommodation:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.
If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com
These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application.
OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design supervisor jobs.
- 5 or more years of professional design experience with at least 2 in a lead or supervisory role
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or industry-standard design tools relevant to the discipline
- Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and provide creative direction to a design team
- Experience developing and enforcing brand guidelines, design systems, or visual standards
- Strong project management skills including the ability to handle multiple concurrent deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, interior design, or a related creative field
Tips for Your Design Supervisor Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to production context
Design supervisor hiring managers want to see work that moved from brief to delivery at scale. Organize your portfolio to show project timelines, team size, and how your direction shaped the final output, not just the finished visuals.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration on your resume
Design supervisor roles almost always require coordination with product, marketing, or engineering teams. Call out specific examples where you aligned stakeholders, managed feedback loops, or resolved competing priorities rather than listing tools alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by design discipline and industry
Design supervisor roles differ significantly across retail, tech, and architecture. Targeting openings in your specific discipline means your portfolio and language will resonate immediately, rather than requiring the hiring manager to translate your experience.
Prepare a critique exercise for your interview
Many design supervisor interviews include a live design critique or case study review. Practice narrating your creative rationale out loud, explaining what you would change, why, and how you would coach a junior designer through the same revision.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When evaluating an offer, clarify team size, budget authority, and tool stack ownership before accepting. Design supervisors who negotiate these terms upfront avoid situations where their actual influence is narrower than the job title suggests.
Design Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design supervisors?
Convergint, North Wind, and FirstEnergy are hiring the most design supervisors right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries including retail, architecture, and consumer goods tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many design supervisor jobs are remote?
About 50% of design supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability skewing higher for digital and UX-focused design teams than for roles in physical environments like retail, manufacturing, or interior design, where on-site presence is typically required.
How do you become a design supervisor?
Start by building deep expertise in your design discipline and taking ownership of projects end to end. Move into informal leadership by mentoring junior designers and leading critiques. Seek roles with the word 'lead' or 'senior' in the title to build direct management experience, then apply to supervisor-level openings once you can demonstrate that you've shaped a team's output, not just your own work.
Can you get a design supervisor job with limited management experience?
Yes, especially if you can point to informal leadership you have already done. Hiring managers in smaller studios and agencies will often consider candidates who led freelance teams, coordinated contractors, or owned a design system without holding a formal manager title. Frame your portfolio to show decisions you made that affected others' work, not just your individual contributions.
What does the design supervisor interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a portfolio review with the hiring manager or design director. A second round typically involves a take-home or live design exercise, often a critique or a brief to test how you give direction. Final rounds usually include a panel with cross-functional stakeholders from product, marketing, or operations who assess how you communicate design decisions to non-designers.
Where can I find and apply to design supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to design supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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