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How much do strategic design management jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategic design management in the United States is $119,028.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $149,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a strategic design manager?

To thrive in Strategic Design Management, you need a solid background in design thinking, business strategy, and project management, often supported by a degree in design, business, or related fields. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, prototyping platforms, and collaborative software such as Miro or Figma, as well as knowledge of frameworks like Agile or Lean, is common. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help bridge the gap between creative teams and business stakeholders. These abilities ensure innovative solutions align with organizational goals and drive successful project outcomes.

How does a strategic design manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation?

Strategic Design Managers work closely with teams from marketing, engineering, product management, and user research to align design solutions with broader business objectives. They often facilitate workshops, lead brainstorming sessions, and use design thinking methodologies to integrate diverse perspectives and foster innovative ideas. Effective communication and strong project management skills are essential, as the role requires balancing stakeholder needs while ensuring that design strategies are cohesive and actionable. This collaborative approach not only enhances creativity but also ensures that projects move smoothly from concept to implementation.

What is the difference between Strategic Design Management vs Product Design?

AspectStrategic Design ManagementProduct Design
FocusAligning design with business strategy and long-term goalsCreating and developing specific products for users
SkillsDesign leadership, strategic thinking, project managementUser experience, prototyping, technical skills
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, executive collaborationDesign studios, product teams, engineering departments
CertificationsDesign management, strategic planningIndustrial design, UX/UI certifications

Strategic Design Management focuses on integrating design into overall business strategy, overseeing design processes at a high level. Product Design concentrates on developing specific products to meet user needs. While both roles require design expertise, Strategic Design Management emphasizes strategic alignment and leadership, whereas Product Design is more hands-on with product development and user experience.

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Infographic showing various Strategic Design Management job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,028 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Strategic Design Engineer

On-site

Amphenol Aerospace
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees

$89K - $130K/yr

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Posted 5 days ago


Job description

The Role -

Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Strategic Design Engineer to join the Engineering/Sales Team, covering the West Coast Territory.

The key responsibilities of the Strategic Design Engineer include, but are not limited to:

  • Work with the Key Account Managers (KAMs) & Sales Account Managers (SAMs) to identify target customers and target programs within the region.
  • Develop plans with the Sales Team on how to penetrate accounts that don’t currently use our products but our competitors’.
  • Quarterly design reviews with Regional Sales Manager (RSM) and Sales Team using the Amsterdam Design Pipeline, keeping pipeline up to date.
  • Program mapping at accounts with the Sales Team.
  • Identify potential products and services at current accounts and proper resources to address the customer needs.
  • Communicate design progress and wins with the business units from General Manager (GM) to the Product Managers with the Sales Team.
  • Provide technical support to Field Sales & our customers.
  • Work with Factory Engineering & Product Management, to generate design proposals and provide value added design solutions for new and existing programs.
  • Make technical product presentations and demonstrations to promote Amphenol products.
  • Help improve through-put with the factories on completion of new drawings & part number assignment.
  • Participate in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of technical innovations.

Location: Remote from home office in CA or AZ

Salary: $89,500 - $130,000

The Person -

The key skills and qualities of a Strategic Design Engineer at Amphenol Aerospace Operations:

  • Basic understanding of electronics packaging components for Military & Aerospace products.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
  • Technical aptitude.
  • Ability to interpret drawings & prints.
  • Dedication & drive.
  • A minimum of 5 years electronic packaging experience or equivalent experience.
  • Bachelor of Science or Engineering Technology in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Travel extensively within designated geography, 50 to 60 % of the time or as needed.
  • Ability to travel out of town and be on the road for extended periods of time.
  • Proficiency working with Microsoft Office software – Power Point / Excel / Word.
  • CAD drawings & models.
The Company -

With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years.

Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions.

Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement.

We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work.

Amphenol offers competitive pay and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

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About Amphenol Aerospace

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Amphenol Aerospace, a Division of Amphenol Corporation, is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world for the Military, Commercial Aerospace and Industrial markets. Amphenol designs, manufactures and markets cylindrical and rectangular, electronic, fiber optic, EMI/EMP filter, and a variety of special applications connectors and interconnect systems. Our new 307,000 square foot facility is nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in Sidney NY. The complex houses approximately 1,000 employees, incorporating state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies including CNC machining, die-casting, molding, impact and extruding, plating, screw machining and process controls. Our fully equipped material evaluation lab and an engineering support organization utilizing the latest in computer aided design software and analysis tools. This allows us to design, test and qualify interconnect systems.

Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Sidney, NY, US

Year founded

1925

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