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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$170K - $200K *

Lead the architectural strategy for next-gen AI systems in immersive computing, focusing on hardware design for AI inference and imaging pipelines across VR, AR, and wearable devices, ensuring optimal...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful go-to-market strategies for Global Systems Integrators. Leverage your product marketing expertise to create valuable enablement resources that empower partners and enhance Cyera's data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $245K *

Empower innovation by leading a UX design team focused on clinical workflows. Collaborate across functions, drive strategic direction, and enhance AI integration while advancing design quality in heal...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive integrated AV system projects, ensuring effective communication and support between business units and development teams while managing on-site testing...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion growth by leveraging your engineering expertise to drive sales, build relationships, and expand market presence in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to create impactful strategies a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion global labeling strategy for innovative therapies, leading complex initiatives from development to post-approval. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and high-quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $109K *

Drive the development and evaluation of innovative packaging processes within a cross-functional team, leading projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing product developm...

Boxborough, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$73K - $110K *

Champion compliance excellence by managing HR programs, ensuring alignment with laws, and enhancing processes. Collaborate across teams to minimize risk and support organizational growth while navigat...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about creativity and innovation, developing compelling design concepts across digital and print mediums. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand identity...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Join us in driving supplier quality excellence across aerospace and defense. In this role, you'll lead supplier assessments, resolve complex quality issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of OpenBMC firmware development, driving platform bring-up, feature implementation, and integration to enhance system functionality and reliability. Contribute your...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading proposal efforts for strategic pursuits, collaborating with teams to develop winning strategies, and managing proposal deliverables. Drive quality and compliance while coac...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading proposal efforts and collaborating with teams to secure new business. Drive strategy, manage projects, and enhance proposal quality while coaching junior members in a dy...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping brand strategy and creativity to drive business growth. You'll develop integrated campaigns, translate consumer insights into impactful marketing, and collaborate across tea...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$105K - $125K *

Pioneer the development of robust software solutions in eDiary and clinical data platforms, leveraging modern technologies to enhance patient engagement and ensure regulatory compliance while collabor...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Lead the charge in shaping the strategy and roadmap for a cutting-edge Context Engine, driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance metadata and business context for AI and human analysts, ensuri...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative financial solutions. As a software engineer, collaborate with diverse teams to build reliable applications that transform customer experiences and streamlin...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Empower global business practices by leading diverse project teams in innovative industries. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success through effective management and integration of cut...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer solutions by rapidly prototyping and deploying AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive adoption, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning customer value plans and ensuring adoption, ROI, and product usage for B2B SaaS accounts. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, drive enablement sessions, and colla...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $235K *

Lead advanced R&D initiatives for Solid Rocket Motor technologies, driving feasibility studies, design, and testing. Provide technical leadership across programs and serve as the primary interface for...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Take ownership of engineering projects from kick-off to handover, leading design efforts for automated storage solutions while collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and budget...

Romeoville, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.