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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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Design Manager, Keswick

  • Design Director, Studio Manager, Design Manager
  • London, East
  • Keswick: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

Graphic Designer, Highlands

  • Graphic Designer, Creative Team, Design Manager
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Inverness, Highlands: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work
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Design Manager, WEST SUSSEX

  • Design Manager, Art Director, Studio Manager
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Rustington Littlehampton West Sussex, WEST SUSSEX: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work
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Graphic Designer, West Sussex

  • Graphic Designer, Design Manager, Creative Artworker
  • England, South East, South West
  • Horsham, West Sussex: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work
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Illustrator, Manchester

  • Illustrator, Design Manager, Graphic Designer
  • Manchester: United Kingdom
  • Manchester: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

Senior Designer at Willis Towers Watson, London

  • Branding Designer, Design Manager, Graphic Designer
  • London: United Kingdom, Tunbridge Wells
  • Kent, London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work
Portfolio
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Senior Graphic Designer at Company owner, Buckinghamshire

  • Creative, Creative Team, Design Manager
  • London: United Kingdom, San Diego: United States, Amersham
  • Amersham, Buckinghamshire: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work
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