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36 available design managers in the UK ready to work

Holly P.

Design Manager

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"I'm Holly Patel, a designer based in Reading, with almost 8 years experience developing my skills to…"

Design Manager

May '24-Feb '25

Digital Designer

Mar '22-May '24

Nassos M.

Freelance Designer

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Experienced and visionary Design Leader with a track record of delivering cutting-edge workplace env…"

Freelance Designer

Jan '25-Jun '25

Design Manager

Feb '23-Oct '24

PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments 2)

3D Modeling

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Jae M.

Design Manager

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Visionary Creative Leader with extensive experience in crafting high-impact, strategic concepts and…"

Design Manager

May '23-Aug '24

Creative Director

Sept '22-Jan '23

SAMEER D.

Design Manager

United Kingdom

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3 – 5 years exp.

"With over 4 years of experience in the design and built industry, l have dedicated myself to refinin…"

Design Manager

Nov '23-Sept '24

Junior Architect

Dec '20-Sept '21

SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)

Automation

Quality Assurance

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Find and Hire Experienced Design Managers Near You

36 available design managers in the UK ready to work

Turn ideas into effective design

Top skills and experience to look for in Design Manager

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Cut two weeks from your time to hire.

Save thousands of dollars in time and fees.

Never post a job ad again.

Pre-vetted candidates

Local availability.

Don’t spend hours checking references.

Trusted by 300k+ businesses worldwide.

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