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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$110K - $130K *

Join us to elevate user experiences through innovative design and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions that transform tax filing, ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $118K *

Transform learning experiences by designing impactful programs that enhance performance. Collaborate with experts to create scalable solutions, driving measurable behavior change and ensuring quality...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $147K *

Unlock potential by partnering with clients to implement CDI solutions, optimize workflows, and enhance client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise to drive change and ensure best practices in health...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance product awareness and engagement within the architectural community. This role involves building relationships with architects and specifiers, serving as a technical sales e...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at digital modernization initiatives by leading human-centered product design. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows, automate processes, and create AI-enabled experi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead strategic business growth in the USA, focusing on market entry, key relationships, and executive negotiations. Build and manage a high-performance team while driving revenue and enhancing overall...

Ohio, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $237K *

Optimize the renter experience across digital platforms by leading design initiatives, balancing innovation with maintenance, and setting high standards for visual and interaction design. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$162K - $196K *

Pioneer the renter experience across digital platforms, balancing innovation and maintenance. Set design standards, leverage AI tools, and influence product direction while mentoring fellow designers...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K *

Lead operational excellence across Independent Living communities, ensuring continuity during transitions. Drive financial performance, enhance resident satisfaction, and support community teams while...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $155K *

Explore a dynamic role combining application engineering with hands-on field support. Collaborate with customers and teams to troubleshoot and optimize solutions, ensuring successful installations and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$194K - $272K *

Transform user engagement by leading innovative design strategies that enhance growth and retention. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business goals into impactful design solutions for mill...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $137K *

Transform creative production by integrating AI capabilities to enhance workflows, ensuring efficient content generation and delivery. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and scalable solu...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of hardware and support services for veterinary practices, driving P&L performance, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $208K *

Unlock your potential as you shape the architecture for consumer-facing platforms, driving innovation in AI and DTC technology. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and governance, ensuring...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower the retail experience by bridging physical stores and digital touchpoints. Drive growth, enhance customer journeys, and collaborate across teams to create integrated solutions that unify the b...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$131K - $170K *

Transform product design with cutting-edge prototyping and motion skills to enhance brand consistency across all partnerships, creating delightful user experiences that connect deeply with our audienc...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ASIC physical design, leading complex SoC implementations, optimizing performance, and ensuring design integrity through collaboration and innovative methodolog...

Irvine, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $103K *

Join us to design and develop propulsion hardware as a Mechanical Designer. Collaborate with engineers, create detailed CAD models, and ensure manufacturability of mechanical designs. Your expertise w...

Huntsville, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product vision and strategy, driving customer insights to align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring impactful outcomes f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engineer impactful solutions in a hybrid role, managing client engagements and product rollout. Collaborate cross-functionally with tech and business teams to deliver a modern SaaS platform while ensu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $135K *

Unlock potential by crafting seamless user experiences across platforms. Lead research, design solutions, and collaborate with teams to enhance customer interactions and drive product innovation in a...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

Shape exceptional user experiences by leading design for a unified legal platform. Drive user-centered solutions through research, collaboration, and design leadership to meet the complex needs of leg...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining product design by leveraging AI to enhance user experiences. Collaborate across functions to create innovative solutions, maintain design systems, and ensure quality in e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.