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Arcadis is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Resilience Water Team with 10 or more years' experience in planning, design and/or construction of water, wastewater and stormwater ...

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Resilience Water Team with 10 or more years' experience in planning, design and/or construction of water, wastewater and stormwater ...

Senior Design Manager - IAD Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive ...

Senior Design Manager

Park City, UT · On-site

$132K - $174K/yr

Momentous is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead and develop our in-house design team while ... Source and manage freelance design talent as needed to scale capacity during peak periods Strategic ...

Design Senior Manager

New York, NY

$138K - $182K/yr

Join our team and help us open more. Sr. Design Manager Grubhub is looking for a Sr. Design Manager who thrives in fast-paced, startup-style environments--someone energized by ambiguity and motivated ...

Design Senior Manager

Chicago, IL

$130K - $172K/yr

Join our team and help us open more. Sr. Design Manager Grubhub is looking for a Sr. Design Manager who thrives in fast-paced, startup-style environments-someone energized by ambiguity and motivated ...

Senior Design Manager

Park City, UT

$132K - $174K/yr

Momentous is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead and develop our in-house design team while ... Source and manage freelance design talent as needed to scale capacity during peak periods Strategic ...

Design Senior Manager

Chicago, IL

$130K - $172K/yr

Join our team and help us open more. Sr. Design Manager Grubhub is looking for a Sr. Design Manager who thrives in fast-paced, startup-style environments-someone energized by ambiguity and motivated ...

Design Senior Manager

Chicago, IL

$130K - $172K/yr

Join our team and help us open more. Sr. Design Manager Grubhub is looking for a Sr. Design Manager who thrives in fast-paced, startup-style environments--someone energized by ambiguity and motivated ...

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How much do freelance senior design manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance senior design manager in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Senior Design Manager vs Freelance UX Designer?

AspectFreelance Senior Design ManagerFreelance UX Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in design, management experience, and industry certificationsUsually holds a degree in UX, interaction design, or related field, with portfolio showcasing UX projects
Work EnvironmentLeads design teams, manages projects, and collaborates with clients at a strategic levelFocuses on user research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing independently or within teams
Industry UsageCommonly employed in agencies, large companies, or as freelance project managersWidely used in tech, startups, and digital agencies for product and app design

In summary, a Freelance Senior Design Manager oversees design teams and manages projects strategically, while a Freelance UX Designer concentrates on creating user-centered designs and prototypes. Both roles require design expertise but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Senior Design Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
Senior Design Director - Freelance (Remote)

Senior Design Director - Freelance (Remote)

Coffee 'n Clothes

Calabasas, CA

Contractor

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Role: Senior Design Director (Freelance)
Commitment: 30-40 hours per week, October through mid-December
Start: Monday, 10/20

About Coffee 'n Clothes
Coffee 'n Clothes (CNC) is an experiential agency that blends culture, creativity, and commerce to create unforgettable brand experiences. We specialize in immersive activations, pop-ups, and brand storytelling that drive engagement and impact. Our clients range from global brands to emerging disruptors, and we pride ourselves on pushing boundaries and delivering premium, high-energy experiences.

Overview
We're looking for a Senior Design Director with a refined, tech-forward aesthetic to elevate the quality and consistency of our design output. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in executional design excellence - from visual systems and typography to production-ready files - and can raise the bar for design craft across multiple touchpoints.


What You'll Do

  • Lead the visual development and refinement of design systems, signage, and brand applications.
  • Ensure all design work meets the client's taste, quality standards, and brand guidelines.
  • Partner closely with Creative Director to take concepts through production-ready execution.

  • Oversee a small team of designers and coordinate with the Design Manager for alignment and delivery.

  • Provide fast, clear creative feedback and establish QA processes to maintain a high design standard.

  • Maintain efficient organization, spec handoffs, and version control across files.

What We're Looking For

  • Senior-level graphic design direction experience, ideally with top Bay Area tech brands or agencies.

  • Strong systems thinking and a clean, modern aesthetic.

  • Expert in typography, layout, visual identity rollouts, and production design.

  • Obsessed with detail, speed, and design precision.

  • Fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with efficient workflow habits.

Nice to Have

  • Experience refining or standardizing signage programs.

  • Familiarity with San Francisco tech event and brand environments.

Not a Fit

  • Pure experiential/XM leads without strong graphic design direction chops

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR