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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.

Good to know

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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Design Manager at Coventry University, Coventry

  • Design Manager
  • Coventry
  • Looking for work

creative lead, Chennai

  • Art Director, Design Director, Design Manager
  • Slough
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at Jcdecaux, Lisbon

  • Design Manager
  • Lisbon
  • Looking for work

Design manager at Design Management studio, Hyderabad

  • Design Manager
  • Hyderabad
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at KOMPAN Scotland, Edinburgh

  • Design Manager
  • Edinburgh
  • Looking for work

Web Design Manager at Costco Wholesale, Watford

  • Design Manager
  • Watford
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at Fab Lab Cockermouth, Cumbria

  • Design Manager
  • Cockermouth
  • Looking for work

design manager at Pearson PLC, harlow

  • Design Manager
  • Harlow
  • Looking for work

SENIOR APPAREL DESIGNER at NONFARMALE FABIO, VERONA

  • Design Director, Design Manager, Digital Design Director
  • London, Veneto, California
  • Looking for work

Assistant Design Manager at MAD | Dewan Architects + Engineers, Cairo

  • Design Manager
  • Cairo
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at Paragon Sports, New York

  • Design Manager
  • New York
  • Looking for work

Manager/Master Designer at Regis Corporation, Clarksville

  • Design Manager
  • Clarksville
  • Looking for work

Creative Design Manager at BetterYou, Barnsley

  • Design Manager
  • Barnsley
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at MAD | Dewan Architects + Engineers, Cairo

  • Design Manager
  • Cairo
  • Looking for work

Creative Project Manager / Design Manager / Studio Manager, Crawley

  • Design Manager, Studio Manager
  • Crawley
  • Looking for work

Senior Design Manager at Tesco, Welwyn Garden City

  • Design Manager
  • Welwyn Garden City
  • Looking for work

Assistant Design Manager at Tigerprint, leeds

  • Design Manager
  • Leeds
  • Looking for work

Graphic Designer, Durban

  • Graphic Designer, Branding Designer, Design Manager
  • Durban, Cape Town, Harare
  • Looking for work

Project Manager at Delta Ventilation Ltd., Portsmouth

  • 3D Artist, Creative, Design Manager
  • Portsmouth
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at Dewan Architects and Engineers, Abu Dhabi

  • Design Manager
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Looking for work

Design Manager at Bon Bon Buddies, Cardiff

  • Design Manager
  • Cardiff
  • Looking for work

Design Manager, Catasauqua

  • Design Manager
  • Catasauqua
  • Looking for work

Creative Lead at Media House, Tallinn

  • Chief Creative Officer, Design Manager, Masterplanner
  • Tallinn
  • Looking for work
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