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A Design Manager leads design projects across various industries, coordinating teams, managing resources, and ensuring client needs are met.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Design Manager?

Get qualified to work as a Design Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Further reading

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How to become a multimedia designer

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Design Manager careers

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.