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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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Michelle Duckworth

Design Manager at Sambro, Blackburn

Design Manager
Blackburn

Looking for work

Donna Healy

Design Manager, Bedford

Design Manager
Bedford

Looking for work

Susie Clark

Creative Design Manager, Leicester

Design Manager
Leicester

Looking for work

ANISTON R

Graphic Designer at nil, Chennai

Graphic Designer, Branding Designer, Design Manager
Chennai

Looking for work

Celia Mestre

Design Manager at Apaprent, Sydney

Design Manager
Sydney

Looking for work

Priya Nanak Mohan

Design Manager, Winchester

Design Manager
Winchester

Looking for work

Garvit Munjal

Sr. Design Manager at Jindal Mobilitric, Mumbai

Design Manager
Mumbai

Looking for work

Sasha Birkbeck

Design Manager, Pontefract

Design Manager
Pontefract

Looking for work

Murray McKendrick

Design Manager, Bristol

Design Manager
Bristol

Looking for work

Mel Ronald

Creative design lead, Glasgow

Design Manager
Glasgow

Looking for work

Lauren Maher

Design Manager, PETERBOROUGH

Design Manager
Peterborough

Looking for work

Daniel Bell

Design Manager, Amsterdam

Design Manager
Amsterdam

Looking for work

Jim Holroyd

Design Manager at PLB Ltd, York

Design Manager
York

Looking for work

Russell Parker

Creative design manager, Sheffield

Design Manager
Sheffield

Looking for work

CV

caroline dawson

Design Manager

A Graphic designer with 18 years of experience in both in-house and freelance projects for large and small companies. Industry specialisms include: recruitment, corporate advisory, insurance, investment banking and asset management. My stand out skills are maintaining client focus during...

Design Manager
London

Looking for work

CV

Jennifer Schiess

Associate Creative Director at Touch Worldwide, Denver

Art Director, Events Designer, Design Manager
Denver, Seattle, Honolulu

Looking for work

chris russell

production and art editor

Creative, Design Manager, Art Editor
Bristol

Looking for work

Ryan Prayoga J

Creative Director at Hippolaroid Studio, Tangerang

Hello i am Ryan Founder & Creative Art Director at Hippo Creative Studio, Hippo Creative is a platform that serves creative assistance in detail, such as creating visual identity, branding, social media management and much more. We have a team with innovation and high creativity that can respond to...

Art Director, Creative Director, Design Manager
Tangerang

Looking for work

Catherine Imrie

Graphic Designer, Hertfordshire

A Graphic Designer with a difference! Having worked in the graphic design, advertising and print industry for many years I decided to follow my dream and become a Graphic Designer. In April 2019 I successfully completed the Shillington Graphic Design course. Since then I have been working for a few...

Design Manager, Graphic Designer, Studio Manager
Watford, London

Looking for work

Selma Demirovic

Graphic Designer, London

Excellent organisational skills and ability to work structurally and accurately under pressure. Good presentation and communication skills. Proven multitasking and ability to manage complex communication design projects from inception to final delivery ensuring that all work is in accordance with...

Design Manager, Graphic Designer, DTP Operator
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

CV

Hans Verkroost

Design Manager, Suffolk

I am a hard working creative Senior Designer/Design Manager currently working for Surrey House Corporate Communication. Clients include Sony, Balfour Beatty, Sutton & East Surrey Water and a couple of Defence magazines. Previous experience include: Children books, partworks, Disneyland Paris...

Design Manager, Print Designer
London

Looking for work

Jack Carr

Design and Production Manager at Creative Awards, London

Design Manager, Production Manager
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

CV

Steve Sinclair-Lunn

Design Manager, W. Yorks

Steve is a competent self motivated creative with a background in agency / studio artwork and creative management. He also trained and worked for 5 years as a typographer. Switching to a role as designer / Art director 6 years ago, he is now senior creative in an advertising and marketing...

Design Manager
Yorkshire & Humberside

Looking for work

Andrew Burgess

Experience and Interaction Designer at Proactis, East Sussex

Design Lead / Head | UX and Design Thinking strategy | Hiring and Mentoring design teams | User Research and Testing to help Agile Product teams create solutions that customers love.

User Experience (UX) Designer, Design Manager
London, Battle, Brighton

Looking for work

Paul McIver

Design Manager at Wicked Brick, Cambridge

I'm an experienced design manager with an extensive background working in print and digital media with over 25 years experience. I've been lucky to have worked alongside some amazing global brands including Disney, BBC, DK, Nickelodeon, and Hit entertainment. Skilled in product and packaging...

Design Manager
Cambridge

Looking for work

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