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Managing Director Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Director of Design for Services will lead a multi-layered organization of approximately 55 ... This manager-of-managers role is responsible for raising the bar on craft and quality ...

CFT Director, Design

Pasadena, CA · Hybrid

$161K - $226K/yr

Summary of The Director, CFT Design is responsible for creating CFT real estate development designs ... This position manages Design Managers, Senior Project Designers, and Design Coordinators and ...

The Director of Design for Services will lead a multi-layered organization of approximately 55 ... This manager-of-managers role is responsible for raising the bar on craft and quality ...

Senior Director - Design

New York, NY · On-site

$169K - $208K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Director - Design to lead the creative vision and strategic design ... Partner closely with Account Management, Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design ...

Creative Director, Design Responsibilities ... Partner within CX creative, design, marketing, product management teams to define GTM creative ...

WV · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Oversee Design Management--coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, manage design reviews, approvals, QA compliance, and project documentation * Work collaboratively with the Water Director ...

Work seamlessly with the creative team, account managers, developers, studio designers, and most ... Design and/or direct design efforts across multiple mediums and touchpoints, ensuring consistency ...

Work seamlessly with the creative team, account managers, developers, studio designers, and most ... Design and/or direct design efforts across multiple mediums and touchpoints, ensuring consistency ...

... design solutions that support the Creative Director/Lead Art Director's vision and help guide ... Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of creative ...

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How much do managing director design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for managing director design in the United States is $135,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a managing director design do?

A Managing Director of Design oversees the creative direction, strategy, and execution of design projects within an organization. They lead design teams, collaborate with other departments, and ensure that design solutions align with business goals and brand identity. This role often involves setting design standards, mentoring team members, and driving innovation across products or services. Additionally, they may play a key role in client relations and high-level decision-making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a managing director design?

To thrive as a Managing Director Design, you need extensive experience in design leadership, a strong portfolio in creative direction, and often a degree in design or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard design software, project management tools, and sometimes certifications like PMP or Agile are highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, strategic vision, and the ability to inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams are crucial soft skills. These capabilities are essential for driving innovative design solutions, aligning creative output with business objectives, and leading organizations in a competitive market.

How does a managing director design typically collaborate with other executive leaders and creative teams within an organization?

As a Managing Director Design, you will work closely with other executive leaders—such as the CEO, CTO, and heads of marketing or product—to align design strategy with overall business goals. You will also lead and mentor creative teams, fostering an environment of innovation and open communication. Collaboration often involves regular cross-functional meetings, strategic planning sessions, and ensuring that design initiatives integrate smoothly with product development and brand objectives. Building strong relationships and clear communication channels across departments is key to success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Managing Director Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,763 per year, or $65.3 per hour.

Director, Design - Services

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Intuit
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

$280K - $379K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Overview

Intuit is transforming. QuickBooks is expanding beyond accounting into an AI-driven business platform that supports customers end-to-end — from Lead to Cash to Accounting. As our product ambition grows, so does our expectation for Design.


We are evolving from delivering strong individual features to delivering strong features within a cohesive, high-quality platform. Design has to be a strategic discipline for the company to succeed. Our goal is not to replace feature excellence, but to elevate it - strengthening craft, consistency, and systems thinking so experiences scale with clarity and trust across products and customer journeys.


The Director of Design for Services will lead a multi-layered organization of approximately 55 designers across Money, Capital, Lending, and Workforce Solutions. This portfolio is the fastest growing business segment inside of QuickBooks and is one of our 3 company Big Bets. This manager-of-managers role is responsible for raising the bar on craft and quality, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring that innovation and platform cohesion advance together.



Responsibilities

Deliver Excellence at the Feature and Portfolio Level

  • Ensure Services teams continue to deliver high-impact, customer-centered features.
  • Raise the quality bar across interaction design, visual craft, content clarity, and AI-powered experiences.
  • Embed strong critique practices and measurable quality standards across teams.


Uplevel the Design Practice

  • Lead and develop a team of design managers and senior ICs within a ~55-person organization.
  • Build leadership depth, strong operating rhythms, and a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • Advance design maturity in areas such as systems thinking, end-to-end journey design, and platform coherence.
  • Partner with broader Design leadership to shape the next chapter of Intuit’s design practice.


Drive Cohesion Across the Platform

  • Ensure Services experiences feel seamless within the QuickBooks ecosystem.
  • Champion shared systems, patterns, and standards while maintaining high craft and contextual excellence.
  • Balance speed of innovation with long-term experience integrity.


Act as a Strategic Partner

  • Partner closely with VP-level Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to shape roadmaps and investment decisions.
  • Influence how AI-driven capabilities are expressed in intuitive, trustworthy, and human-centered ways.
  • Leverage research, experimentation, and performance insights to continuously improve experience outcomes.


Lead Through Growth and Change

  • Provide clarity and direction during periods of scale and transformation.
  • Align diverse teams around a shared vision for customer experience and design quality.
  • Represent Design as a strategic voice in executive forums.



Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in product design, with significant experience leading managers and scaling multi-layered teams.
  • Proven experience leading organizations of 30+ designers in complex, multi-product environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to elevate craft and quality while delivering at speed.
  • Strong systems thinker with experience contributing to shared design systems and platform strategies.
  • Track record of strategic partnership with senior leaders (VP+).
  • Experience designing AI-powered or data-driven experiences.
  • Strong organizational leadership skills, executive presence, and influence across matrixed teams.



Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.

The expected base pay range for this position is:
Mountain View $280,000 - $379,000

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