Design Manager

A Design Manager oversees the creative and technical aspects of design projects within an organisation. You might work in various industries, including architecture, interior design, or digital media. Design Managers focus on leading design teams, developing project concepts, and ensuring design solutions meet client needs and business objectives. You’ll coordinate with stakeholders to manage timelines, budgets, and resources while maintaining high design standards.

Design Managers play a vital role in shaping visual and functional elements of projects. You’ll need to be creative and organised, with strong leadership skills. You’ll collaborate with clients, team members, and other departments to deliver innovative and effective design solutions while ensuring all project requirements are met.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $182,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a design manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Design
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $37,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Design Manager Industrial Designer
Product Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Set Designer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Design Manager Industrial Designer Product Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Set Designer + 4 more
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Online
9 - 12 months
$1,250 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Project Coordinator Digital Project Manager Account Manager Park Manager Intelligence Officer Operational Risk Manager Infrastructure Engineer Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Community Organiser Workshop Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Architectural Designer International Project Manager Program Analyst Project Scheduler Program Leader Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Community Engagement Coordinator
+ 24 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager + 80 more

Master of Urban Design
On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $83,049
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Strategic Planner Design Manager
Urban Planner
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Strategic Planner Design Manager Urban Planner + 1 more

Master of Interaction Design
On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $17,896
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interaction Designer Creative Technologist UI Designer
Design Manager UX Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interaction Designer Creative Technologist UI Designer Design Manager UX Designer + 2 more

Graduate Certificate of Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Consultant Art Director Design Strategist
UX Designer Design Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Consultant Art Director Design Strategist UX Designer Design Manager + 2 more
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Further reading

How to start a Career in Human-Centred Design

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