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 *

Champion the transformation of client challenges into impactful AI-driven products, guiding teams from discovery to adoption. Leverage deep industry insights and technology expertise to deliver measur...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $185K *

Inspire the evolution of a brand by leading innovative design for campaigns and web experiences. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable brand systems, mentor creatives, and direct impactful stor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Innovate your creative vision as you lead brand evolution, managing campaigns and building scalable design systems while mentoring teams and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful story...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Grow your career with us as you lead aerospace design projects, creating innovative mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with ind...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Empower your career by driving innovative product design for a global audience. Collaborate across teams to create impactful user experiences, mentor designers, and influence product strategy while na...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate user experiences by transforming broad concepts into impactful designs for over 2 billion users. Collaborate across teams to drive product strategy, mentor designers, and enhance visual syste...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation across full stack development, enhancing user experience and shipping impactful features. Collaborate with teams to implement cutting-edge tools while focusing o...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$73K - $110K *

Innovate manufacturing solutions by optimizing processes, ensuring quality, and mentoring team members. Leverage technical expertise to enhance product development and maintain high standards in cost...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $250K *

Accelerate the design of cutting-edge AI infrastructure by defining SoC assembly and optimizing physical design methodologies for PPA trade-offs in a collaborative engineering environment...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $145K *

Elevate user experiences by designing intuitive products across TV, mobile, and web. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve customer challenges and drive impactful solutions in an agile envi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $90K *

Launch your design career by creating user-driven experiences and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Develop wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI while growing your skills in a dynamic envi...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences by crafting engaging digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into intuitive designs that enhance usability and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and enhance AI-driven code review experiences for millions. Own design strategy, shape interactions, and elevate user trust through exceptional visual and UI craftsmanship, all while...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Manage the technical design process for apparel, ensuring quality and fit while collaborating with global teams. Drive innovation in patterns and prototypes, and maintain documentation standards to su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of aerospace innovation by leading product development initiatives. This role encompasses the full product cycle, focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and groundbreaking designs fo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $147K *

Engineer intuitive product experiences for security operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and drive effective design solutions that address complex security c...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $147K *

Lead the design of intuitive security experiences for SOC users, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex workflows into user-centered solutions that enhance threat detection and...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $147K *

Empower your career by designing intuitive security experiences for SOC users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex workflows into user-centered solutions, enhancing threat det...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $147K *

Lead the design of intuitive security experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex workflows into user-friendly solutions, enhancing the effectiveness of Security Oper...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative, AI-driven software products as a Product Designer. Lead the design process, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and advocate for users to create elegant...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead innovative design projects, collaborating with teams to enhance client experiences and drive business development. Utilize your expertise to influence design strategies and deliver tailored solut...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion process engineering excellence by leading improvements, safety projects, and troubleshooting efforts, while managing capital projects and ensuring compliance with regulations to enhance facil...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Innovate medical device designs to enhance product safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive project success while managing ti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of electronic design through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, verify, and troubleshoot cutting-edge electronic control systems for...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative packaging solutions and sustainability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches while managing specification...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.