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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Designer - Footwear (Performance)
$107K - $141K *
Champion innovative footwear design by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create advanced product solutions that meet evolving athlete needs while aligning with brand vision and sustainabili...
6 days ago
$150K - $300K *
Contribute to innovative product design by ensuring manufacturability and quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into high-quality, scalable products while navigating...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $300K *
Join our innovative team as a Product Design Engineer, utilizing your advanced simulation and structural analysis expertise to ensure our hardware not only meets aesthetic goals but also withstands re...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Lead Product Designer (NYC Hybrid)
$190K - $245K *
Pioneer innovative design solutions for complex workflows, enhancing user experiences on our platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate design quality and drive impactful product dir...
6 days ago
Lead Product Designer (NYC Hybrid)
$190K - $245K *
Elevate user experiences as a Lead Product Designer, tackling complex challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design quality and drive innovation in a rapidly scaling envir...
6 days ago
Senior Designer - FIGS Pro, Lounge & Outerwear
$135K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing innovative, stylish apparel for healthcare professionals, blending functionality with modern aesthetics. Collaborate on seasonal concepts and mentor junior designers to el...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by designing innovative mockups and prototypes in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware development and training. Bring your exper...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Own the design of growth strategies to enhance user activation and conversion metrics. Collaborate with PMs and engineers to craft seamless onboarding experiences and optimize pathways for new and exi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Product Designer II, Growth and Membership
$90K - $115K *
Lead impactful design initiatives that enhance user engagement and retention. Own the member journey by creating intuitive experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging data t...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $172K *
Engineer user-centric designs and scalable systems, driving the banking experience by collaborating across teams and ensuring seamless implementation while owning critical features and guidelines for...
Reposted 2 days ago
Packaging Design Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering
$159K - $230K *
Join a team that's redefining packaging design for cutting-edge hardware. Leverage your expertise to develop innovative solutions, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure product reliability while...
1 week ago
Senior Mechanical Designer USA
$95K - $115K *
Lead the design of building mechanical systems, enhancing efficiency and performance while guiding junior engineers. Collaborate with clients and contractors, ensure compliance, and innovate best prac...
3 weeks ago
Principal Product Designer, Mid-Market Design Studio
$239K - $323K *
Lead transformative design initiatives across multiple domains, driving collaboration and innovation in AI-native product development. Shape experiences, unblock challenges, and elevate craft quality...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Innovate compelling visual concepts that elevate brand storytelling across digital and print. Collaborate with teams to create high-quality designs, ensuring cohesive campaigns that engage audiences a...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative design solutions for B2B2C platforms, driving user-centric experiences while balancing stakeholder needs. Collaborate across teams to elevate product quality and scalability, ensur...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape intuitive user experiences as a Product Designer, owning end-to-end design for complex workflows, collaborating with teams to enhance product functionality and deliver high-quality solutions swi...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Product Development Specialist
$93K - $127K *
Lead the charge in innovative product development and optimization projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance consumer insights and drive technical excellence in packaging and proces...
2 days ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
$140K - $170K *
Shape the future of innovative product design by leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform concepts into reliable, market-ready solutions while...
1 week ago
$91K - $170K *
Lead the charge in complex product design and realization, ensuring manufacturability and production readiness. Utilize advanced technical expertise to guide teams through challenges and establish des...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading complex product designs from concept to production. Utilize your advanced mechanical expertise to create manufacturable solutions while guiding teams through challengi...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Manage the strategic supplier lifecycle, from sourcing to contract award, ensuring optimal supplier performance and risk management while driving cost savings and efficiency across categories...
2 weeks ago
Lead Product Designer, Enterprise
$125K - $150K *
Transform enterprise product experiences by designing innovative solutions that combine AI with user-centered design. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ship effective software that ad...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Lead Product Designer, Enterprise
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative enterprise software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create optimal user experiences, balancing established paradigms with AI-driven sol...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join us to design innovative tools for an AI-powered factory operating system. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to enhance workflows and create impactful user experiences that drive e...
1 week ago
$160K - $175K *
Shape the future of user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces that empower women in their health journeys. Collaborate across teams to create impactful solutions that merge user insights with...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
What does a Product Design Specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.