Mid Level Digital Design Manager Jobs
Mid level digital design manager jobs go to designers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior teammates, and drive creative decisions without constant oversight. Roles cover remote, hybrid, and on-site settings across Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like HDR, Apple, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Digital Layout Designers! In this highly visible role, you will be a member of Apple’s custom layout team, working on the latest technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros, libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.
DESCRIPTION
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following:
- Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies.
- Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
- Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed.
- Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed.
- Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts.
- Exceed engineering specifications and expectations.
- Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in relevant field of study plus 3 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
- High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
- Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
- Recognize failure prone layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
- Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
- Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools
- Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths or Memory layout structures, etc.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Digital Layout Designers! In this highly visible role, you will be a member of Apple’s custom layout team, working on the latest technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros, libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.
DESCRIPTION
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following:
- Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies.
- Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
- Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed.
- Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed.
- Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts.
- Exceed engineering specifications and expectations.
- Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in relevant field of study plus 3 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
- High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
- Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
- Recognize failure prone layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
- Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
- Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools
- Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.
- Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths or Memory layout structures, etc.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Mid Level Digital Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level digital design manager job?
Position your portfolio around projects you led, not just contributed to, showing decisions you made and outcomes you delivered. Highlight cross-functional collaboration, any mentorship of junior designers, and your ability to manage feedback from stakeholders. Tailor your resume to reflect ownership and scope rather than task completion, and be ready to discuss your design process and rationale in interviews.
Which companies hire mid level digital design managers?
Companies hiring mid level digital design managers right now include HDR, Apple, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including in-house creative teams at large consumer brands, agencies managing multiple client accounts, and technology companies scaling their product design functions.
Are there remote mid level digital design manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at this level. About 0% of mid level digital design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the established norm in design-heavy roles where deliverables and reviews translate well to distributed workflows. On-site roles tend to cluster in agencies and studios that prioritize in-person collaboration.
How do I move up to a mid level digital design manager role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level digital design manager role takes deliberate growth in two areas: craft depth and ownership. Build a body of work that shows you drove projects from brief to delivery, not just executed tasks. Seek out opportunities to mentor newer designers, present work to stakeholders, and make scope and prioritization decisions, since those behaviors signal mid level readiness to hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level digital design managers?
Mid Level digital design manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in branded digital experiences and product interfaces, creating consistent demand for designers who can manage projects independently and bring both visual and strategic thinking to the work.