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Design Managers

Hire a freelance or permanent design manager from Creativepool's global creative community. Every profile here is ranked by a weekly composite of portfolio depth, client recommendations, recent activity and editorial standing - so the strongest current design managers surface first, not whoever joined earliest.

How to choose

Shortlist on portfolio, not job title.

Start from the brief, not the job title. Shortlist three to five design managers whose portfolio shows work in your sector and at your level of polish, check they have been active recently, then message them directly or send one structured brief to all of them at once.

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Frequently asked questions

01What does a design manager do?

The scope of a design manager varies by individual, so the portfolio is the best guide to fit - look for projects close to your brief in sector, format and ambition rather than relying on the job title alone.

02Should I hire a freelance or permanent design manager?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many design managers on Creativepool are open to both - each profile states availability and the type of work they take.

03How do I choose the right design manager?

Shortlist on portfolio relevance first, then check recent activity, client recommendations and ratings. Brief two or three candidates with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate fairly.

04How are design managers ranked on this page?

By a weekly-refreshed composite of editorial standing, portfolio depth, engagement, client recommendations and recent activity - so active, well-regarded design managers appear first.

05How do I get listed as a design manager?

Create a Creativepool profile, set your role and availability, and upload your strongest work. Listings are free; an active, complete profile with client recommendations ranks higher.

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Head of Design at Hakim Group, Lancashiire

  • Creative, Graphic Designer, Design Manager
  • Accrington, Darwen, Manchester

Design Manager at Chaos, London

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Senior Book Designer at Jellycat Ltd, London

  • Graphic Designer, Creative Artworker, Design Manager
  • London, Birmingham, Plymouth
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at Craster, London

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Design Manager, london

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Creative Design Manager, London

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Senior Design Manager at JRL Group, London

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Senior Design Manager, London

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Creative Director, London

  • Creative Director, Design Manager, Executive Creative Director
  • London
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at Intrepidbooks, LONDON

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Branding Designer, Mumbai

  • Branding Designer, Creative, Design Manager
  • Mumbai, London, Bangalore
  • Looking for work

Product Designer, London

  • Product Designer, Design Manager, Fashion Product Manager
  • London, Dubai, Or Canada
  • Looking for work

Design Manager, Sydney

  • Design Manager
  • Sydney
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at Jojo Maman Bebe, London

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Design Manager, London

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Design Manager, London

  • Design Manager
  • London
  • Looking for work

Assistant Design Manager at THE HOUSE OF RARE, NOIDA

  • Design Manager, Textile Designer
  • Bangalore, Jaipur
  • Looking for work
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Mid-Weight to Senior Graphic Designer at API Events, Sandton

  • Creative, Branding Designer, Design Manager
  • Sandton
  • Looking for work
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Senior Graphic Designer at The Creative Partnership, Hertfordshire

  • Graphic Designer, Art Director, Design Manager
  • Hertfordshire
  • Looking for work
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