Hire Design Managers

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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Eleanor Man

Graphic Designer at Verbalisation Ltd, London

Design Manager, Branding Designer, Creative Team
London: United Kingdom
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Mike Middlewood

Design Manager at Offset Print & Packaging Ltd, London

Design Manager
London: United Kingdom
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Ahmed Elkest

Design & project manager at Elaf Group, Jeddah

Design Manager, Project Manager
Jeddah
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia

Looking for work

Nicolas Loveland

Brand Consultant at Nicolas Loveland Designs, Los Angeles

Brand manager, Design Manager, Branding Designer
Los Angeles: United States, Long Beach: United States
Los Angeles: United States

Looking for work

Sophie Clemence

Graphic Design Manager at BVCA, London

Graphic Designer, Design Manager
London: United Kingdom
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Ben Devlin

Design Manager at TPS Interiors Ltd, Wickford

Design Manager
Wickford
Wickford: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Felix Bârcã

Graphic designer at Forever Living Products, United Kingdom

Hello, My name is Felix Barca and I am a Romanian Graphic Designer / Art Director. I recently moved to London after I have quit my last position in Bucharest, where I was Senior Graphic Designer for Forever Living Products Romania. The reasons I moved to London are that at some point I felt...

Art Director, Design Manager, Graphic Designer
London: United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Nicola Tindale

Senior Graphic Designer, West Sussex

Dear Sir / Madam, I would like to apply for the role of Senior Graphic Designer. Please find attached my CV for your consideration. I have seventeen years graphic design experience working as a European/Senior Graphic Designer for blue chip companies such as Nvidia (graphics cards) and DHC...

Branding Designer, Design Manager, Graphic Designer
worthing, horsham, London: United Kingdom
West Sussex: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Magdalena Oczko

Graphic Designer, Cracow

Portfolio in my CV

Branding Designer, Design Manager, Web Designer
Cracow: Poland
Cracow: Poland

Looking for work

Tugrul Govsa

Head of R&D - Co-Founder at Lilgaea, Izmir

Passionate Product Designer, knowledgeable in creating production-ready designs. Educated understanding of new product development processes with solid research focus mindset. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 20 years. Resourceful individual skilled in sketching, creating...

Design Director, Design Manager, Co-Founder
Izmir: Turkey
Izmir: Turkey

Looking for work

Lola Carrasco Cruz

Graphic & Web Design, Content Strategy at Exergy Ltd, Leamington Spa

A professional with 12 years of experience in graphic and web design, SEO optimization. Passionate about problem solving and creativity, I help startups to build a strong brand. With an excellent background in communication and specialization in User Experience, SEO, Analytics, Social Media.

Chief Creative Officer, Creative Artworker, Design Manager
Warwickshire
Leamington Spa: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Ruth Farrell

Fashion Commercial Director at Hope Bespoke, Holmfirth

30 years fashion ndustry experience Designed and Managed mens, ladies and childrenswear Multi product also specialised in wovens, tailoring, outerwear, soft separates and occasionwear Designed for all sales rmarkets; retail,etail, supply and wholesale Trained in trend prediction Able to...

Design Director, Design Manager, Fashion Designer
London, Yorkshire & Humberside, Greater Manchester
Holmfirth: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Arut K

Creative Lead at KPMG, Delhi

I have spent my career wor *ing on a range of projects from the realms of print and digital. I am an idea-focused person with a love for solid research, strategy and detail. Wor *ing on holistic brand projects is what I enjoy the most, seeing all connected projects through execution. As Design...

Creative Director, Design Manager, Art Director
Gurgaon: India, London: United Kingdom
Delhi: India

Looking for work

Alys Suter

Product Development Supervisor at DMQ Trading, Western Cape

I have over 15 years of experience in graphic design, the majority in print and desktop publishing, some in web design. My design aspiration is to work in print or product design where my skills can be put to use through the whole project, from graphic design to brand management and exposure. I find...

Creative Team, Design Manager, Graphic Designer
Cape Town: South Africa
Cape Town, Western Cape: South Africa

Looking for work

Iqra Akhtar

Brand | Creative | Marketing, midlands

I am an exceptionally innovative and accomplished Brand Marketing Manager with a Mini MBA in Brand Management and Marketing, respectively. Prior to this I have achieved a 2:1 BA in Animation & Graphic design, making me a strong creative leader with industry experience. I have 3 years of experience...

Social Media Manager, Design Manager, Digital Campaign Manager
Birmingham: United Kingdom
midlands: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Yosita Suvichachedchu

Graphic Designer, Dublin

Experienced in graphic designing and photography with more than 4 years of domestic and international companies. Highly creative and well-rounded Graphic Designer, proficient in industry software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom. Also creative skills for web designing,...

Graphic Designer, Design Manager, Photographer
Dublin: Ireland, London: United Kingdom, Melbourne: Australia
Dublin: Ireland

Looking for work

Patrick Hobden

Freelance Designer at Ammonite Design Consultants, Haywards Heath

I am a very loyal, hard working person, who takes pride in completing every job to the highest standard possible. My employment record is testament to the fact that I am a committed team player. I am passionate about all things creative and my understanding of my client's businesses has resulted in...

Creative Artworker, Design Manager, Graphic Designer
Brighton: United Kingdom, London: United Kingdom, Crawley: United Kingdom
Haywards Heath: United Kingdom

Looking for work

O le

Creative Executive at A.I., Kyiv

15+ years of Executive Experience working in high-level processes with mid-sized teams. Ready to help you ENVISION, DEVELOP and PROMOTE your Projects, Products or Ideas. Excellent relationship building and management skills which help drive results minimum $10K below costs and 10% faster than...

Creative, Creative Team, Design Manager
Kyiv
Kyiv: Ukraine

Looking for work

Joanne Fenwick

CXO Design and Operations Team Lead

Branding Designer, Design Manager, User Experience (UX) Designer
London: United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Ushma Kana

Senior Designer - Packaging and Branding

A photography loving, globetrotting Graphic Designer with a rather unhealthy obsession for the colour blue. I've been living and working around the world getting culturally uplifted and creatively inspired. Always striving to know more, learn more and experience more.

Branding Designer, Design Manager, Packaging Designer
Cape Town: South Africa
Belgium

Looking for work

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Rusty Trump

Project Director at Accept & Proceed, London

*Accomplished brand strategist, creative leader and communications expert with over a decade of experience. *Unique experience building influence through political communications. *Unparalleled enthusiasm and energy that brings brands to life. *Client-side experience in directing complex...

Design Manager, Account Director, Brand Consultant
London: United Kingdom
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Khalifa Abdi

Graphic Designer at RAF International University, Nairobi

Am a professional graphic designer with 10 years experience. I design Logos, Posters, Publications, Banners, Business Cards, Office & Vehicle Branding and several other illustrations. Am also good at editing images using Photoshop and other applications where relevant. Hit me up, we work on...

Branding Designer, Design Manager, Graphic Designer
Nairobi: Kenya, Al Manamah, Baghdad: Iraq
Nairobi: Kenya

Looking for work

Ross Patrick

Creative Director at XTRA BOLD AGENCY, San Francisco

Ross is a highly inventive and strategic creative director with an award-winning track record of brand building. His finely tuned design sensibilities have crafted integrated campaigns for leading global organizations. Ross has led creative for many large clients such as Nike, Capitol Records,...

Creative Director, Design Director, Design Manager
San Francisco: United States, Los Angeles: United States, Oakland: United States
San Francisco: United States