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 *

Transform product vision into reality by leading the Encoder solution, managing backlogs, and collaborating with stakeholders to maximize value and user satisfaction. Drive strategic decisions and ens...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $196K *

Unlock potential by developing AI-driven applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through innovative technical solutions, ensuring quality and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Transform operational pursuits by leading due diligence evaluations, assessing feasibility, risks, and benefits. Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders to ensure informed decision-maki...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $156K *

Manage the coordination of original content production, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams. Oversee project milestones, budgets, and communication with internal and external partners to driv...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving product delivery excellence across teams. You'll ensure timely resolution of client requests and bugs, coordinating efforts between Product, Engineering, and Customer Ex...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $159K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining billing solutions in the legal sector. Leverage your expertise in law firm financial operations to support sales efforts, conduct client demos, and enhance our innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $210K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive customer activation and retention strategies across the prescription lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize customer journeys and deliver measurable growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise solutions by leveraging Oracle Fusion expertise. Drive the design and implementation of scalable architectures, ensuring seamless integration and automation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $158K *

Shape the future of analytics in healthcare education by leading product initiatives from discovery to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions that enhance...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Lead the development of original concepts and frameworks, leveraging insights and AI to enhance team capabilities and deliver i...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Collaborate across teams to develop impactful video and static ads, leveraging insights and AI to drive results and establish...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $105K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative remedial systems design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for diverse environmental p...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier audits and performance evaluations. Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering str...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of our sales strategy by developing plans that align with business objectives and drive measurable goals, ensuring effective implementation and collaboration across regional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$110K - $154K *

Accelerate revenue growth and operational excellence in the Home Center channel. Lead strategic initiatives, manage partnerships, and drive performance metrics while mentoring teams to achieve high-im...

Atlanta, GARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Champion innovative methodologies in medical communications, leading Delphi studies and expert panels. Drive strategic insights and deliver scientifically rigorous findings to support clinical develop...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive complex project implementations by leading cross-functional teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring compliance. Leverage Salesforce expertise to optimize processes and foster client relations...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving growth through innovative product marketing strategies. You'll shape messaging, lead go-to-market initiatives, and enhance market positioning, ensuring our solutions resonat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $322K *

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Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives. Transform complex requirements into actionable plans while ensuring alignment across stakeholders and enhan...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $205K *

Lead critical safety data exchange initiatives, ensuring compliance and high quality in pharmacovigilance partnerships. Collaborate with global partners to enhance operational governance and improve p...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 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.