Explore Product Design Specialist Jobs

Product Design Specialists help turn customer needs and business goals into useful, intuitive digital products. They work across research, interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and testing to improve experiences from the first idea through launch and iteration. Browse vetted Product Design Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Product Design Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by company and product, but often include understanding user needs, mapping journeys, creating wireframes and prototypes, developing interface designs, and partnering with product managers and engineers. Specialists may also facilitate usability studies, interpret feedback and product data, maintain design systems, and refine experiences after launch.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for a portfolio that demonstrates strong problem-solving and end-to-end design work. Relevant skills can include user research, interaction and visual design, prototyping, accessibility, information architecture, and familiarity with design tools such as Figma. Clear communication, collaboration, and the ability to explain design decisions are valuable across teams.

Where Product Design Specialists Work

Product Design Specialists contribute to products across technology, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, media, and other industries. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on a particular platform, customer segment, product area, or stage of the product lifecycle. Titles and responsibilities can differ, so review each listing for its specific scope and requirements.

Find Your Next Product Design Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify Product Design Specialist jobs that match your experience and goals. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details in each listing, and discover roles paying $100,000 or more.

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$225K - $285K *

Lead the implementation of global PLM/PDM systems, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance supply chain processes and support a Tier 1 ERP buildout, ensuring scalability and efficiency across inte...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the visual identity and product experience of a global fintech platform. Lead design initiatives from concept to launch, collaborating across functions to deliver impactfu...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$222K - $278K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions, partnering with enterprise accounts to deliver transformative value. Leverage your sales expertise to architect strategic deals and drive growth in a...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $278K *

Partner with us to drive the go-to-market strategy for AI Products, collaborating with enterprise accounts to deliver value through innovative solutions. Your expertise will shape customer success and...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $278K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives for AI Products, partnering with enterprise accounts to maximize value and ROI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product offerings and ensure successf...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $278K *

Drive the go-to-market strategy for AI Products, partnering with enterprise accounts to deliver value through innovative solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to execute high-impact deals and shape...

Houston, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to drive insurance product design and implementation. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while facilitating effective busine...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $129K *

Lead the charge in designing impactful user experiences across diverse platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and enhance accessibility for users with communica...

Princeton, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to elevate brand experiences through innovative design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive projects from concept to delivery, and leverage AI tools to enhance creativity in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower a transformative team as you enhance employer benefits through elegant full stack engineering, delivering scalable, secure systems for seamless financial interactions across diverse platforms...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $185K *

Empower innovation in diabetes care by navigating regulatory pathways for cutting-edge medical devices, collaborating globally to ensure compliance and product success while impacting lives positively...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $183K *

Manage the advancement of clinical evidence strategies to support regulatory submissions and product lifecycle management. Collaborate across functions to optimize clinical evaluations and enhance mar...

Portage, MIRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming local government operations through innovative SaaS implementations. Lead complex projects, collaborate with clients, and drive measurable outcomes while enhancing your...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $119K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team that drives product success through market insights, competitive analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring products meet customer needs and remain com...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$161K - $242K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and digital transformation. Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex challenges, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise software implementations, guiding clients from discovery to deployment. Leverage your consulting expertise and technical skills to drive project success and enha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $230K *

Lead the creative vision for a diverse portfolio in the pharmaceutical sector. Guide multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure strategic, effective creative work in a highly reg...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic product initiatives in advanced surgical technologies, driving development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance orthopedic outcomes and proc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental remediation projects, focusing on system design, operations, and data management. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure effective solutions for...

Alabama, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $150K *

Lead product management for complex digital services, mentoring a team of Product Managers. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, prioritize needs, and deliver impactful outcomes while f...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $246K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical architectures for next-gen data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for servers, HPC, and AI systems, ensuring high performance and ef...

Morrisville, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine product marketing by crafting clear messaging and positioning. Collaborate across teams to understand customer needs and market dynamics, driving impactful product launches and sales enablem...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock a transformative mobile member experience by designing intuitive, user-centered interactions across healthcare touchpoints and innovating with AI to support user engagement and care delivery...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $231K *

Champion the Athena member experience by leading cross-functional teams to enhance vulnerability management and remediation processes, ensuring a seamless workflow for enterprise customers in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$236K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the evolution of our design system, transforming it into a dynamic foundation for AI-powered workflows. Collaborate across design and engineering to create seamless, high-q...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Product Design Specialist do?question toggle

    A Product Design Specialist designs and improves products by combining user needs with business objectives. The work may include research, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, interface design, usability testing, and collaboration with product and engineering teams.

  • What skills are important for Product Design Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Commonly sought skills include user-centered design, interaction and visual design, prototyping, research, accessibility, and design systems. Employers also value a strong portfolio, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • What should I include in a Product Design Specialist portfolio?question toggle

    Showcase a few relevant projects and explain the problem, your role, the design process, key decisions, collaboration, and results. Include research or testing insights where appropriate, and make clear how your work improved the product or user experience.

  • Do Product Design Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some Product Design Specialist roles pay $100,000 or more, depending on factors such as experience, location, industry, and scope. Review individual job listings for compensation information and requirements.

  • How can I find Product Design Specialist jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Product Design Specialist listings on Ladders and review each opportunity’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find roles aligned with your background and goals.