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 *

Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational perform...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagements through technical sales expertise, driving solution development and partner collaboration in digital engineering and manufacturing. Enable successful sales cycles with i...

Chesterland, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$115K - $140K *

Engage as an experienced implementation leader managing complex client onboarding and execution of digital banking solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive project success, enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $132K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing scalable analytics solutions for enterprise customers, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful platform adoption and opera...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $240K *

Reimagine deal strategies by integrating competitive intelligence and pricing analytics to drive winning outcomes. Collaborate across teams to shape procurement strategies and enhance capture efforts...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform client experiences by leading software implementations and driving strategic roadmaps. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while fostering trusted relationships with customers a...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $137K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$244K - $409K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $188K *

Drive your career with impactful technical sales in the medical device sector. Lead customer engagements, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative automation solutions for global data center projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design advanced control systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards wh...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 days ago

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

$73K - $123K *

Transform the sales landscape as a trusted pre-sales consultant, leveraging your technical and business expertise to drive growth in Commercial accounts and deliver tailored solutions that resonate wi...

Illinois, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a comprehensive value stream vision, driving cross-industry adoption through innovative workflows and AI-enabled experiences, while collaborating with industr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $200K *

Innovate with us to lead product strategy, execution, and market readiness in a dynamic legal tech landscape. Your expertise will shape powerful SaaS solutions, enhancing customer experiences while gu...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Manage diverse data center projects from design to construction, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with global teams and clients, leveraging your engineering expertise to drive innovat...

Arlington, VARemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading diverse teams in delivering high-quality projects. Leverage your expertise in engineering and project management to drive innovation and client satisf...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$204K - $307K *

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Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Analyze technical sales opportunities from discovery to close, leveraging AI tools and client data to drive business cases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation an...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

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United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $142K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $183K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.