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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences, maintain our design system, and collaborate closely with teams to elevate p...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore the intersection of design and engineering by creating intuitive interfaces for AI safety workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to production, enhancing...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative design solutions for military logistics, collaborating with engineers and senior designers to enhance user experience while contributing to national defense efforts in a dynamic st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$208K - $307K *

Transform the design landscape across fraud prevention and trust safety. Lead and mentor a team of designers, create robust systems, and drive innovation that enhances user integrity while collaborati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$153K - $170K *

Transform user experiences by designing impactful ad formats that enhance food discovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create elegant, data-driven solutions that reach millions, driving...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$208K - $307K *

Elevate your career by leading a team that designs for integrity at scale. Collaborate on fraud prevention, trust, safety, and compliance while impacting millions by bridging the gap between design an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$208K - $307K *

Lead a design team focused on integrating safety and trust across a high-impact platform. Shape the user experience by building systems and tools that address fraud and compliance, while mentoring tea...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Transform the engineering release process by owning and coordinating hardware releases, ensuring timely approvals and tracking across multiple programs. Drive efficiency and reduce rework through proa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $96K *

Transform spaces with your design vision. Lead projects from concept to construction while creating enriching environments that elevate user experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver inno...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $96K *

Drive exceptional interior design solutions by balancing creativity with technical precision. Lead projects from concept through construction, ensuring client visions become engaging environments that...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$142K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software solutions that enhance healthcare efficiency and resilience. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and deliver optimal cloud-native applications whil...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $136K *

Elevate product engineering by leading the design and testing of complex biopharmaceutical systems. Collaborate with suppliers and teams to ensure manufacturability and quality, driving innovative sol...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $155K *

Join a team that defines the next era of design, leveraging AI to create products impacting millions. Collaborate across disciplines, learn from mentors, and drive innovative solutions in a fast-paced...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $155K *

Shape the future of design as you collaborate with teams to innovate and enhance user experiences using AI. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment where your ideas directly i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$67K - $102K *

Drive multidisciplinary design projects by providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with specifications and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Drive multidisciplinary design projects by providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with specifications and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Engineer multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance with standards and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities, support project planning, and facilitate...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Accelerate your career by leading multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance with standards and quality objectives while managing engineering activities and supporting project execution ac...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Lead multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance with standards and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities, support project planning, and deliver innova...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Empower multidisciplinary design projects by providing technical leadership and coordination. Ensure compliance with specifications and quality objectives while managing engineering activities through...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Support multidisciplinary design projects by ensuring compliance with specifications and quality objectives. Manage engineering activities, facilitate coordination among teams, and oversee project pla...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.