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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$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $106K *

Shape the future of toy innovation by leading technical execution from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance, quality, and cost efficiency while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in embedded control systems by developing and supporting RF interference mitigation products. Collaborate across teams to design, test, and validate hardware and firmware solutions th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing intuitive digital experiences that engage users across web, mobile, and voice platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance caregiver and coordinator journ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Empower user experiences by designing intuitive digital interactions across web, mobile, and voice platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance caregiver and coordinator journeys, ens...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the creative evolution of visual storytelling through innovative designs and infographics, enhancing taxpayer outreach materials and ensuring brand consistency across multiple platforms in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$50K - $200K *

Innovate at every stage of the design process through user research, high-quality UI designs, and complex UX flows while collaborating seamlessly with product and engineering teams to drive impactful...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $260K *

Grow your career by defining user experiences for an innovative AI-native product. Lead interactions, set quality standards, and collaborate closely with founders and engineers to shape successful pro...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by mastering end-to-end physical design flows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovative methodologies in advanced node technologies. Your expertise will sh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $214K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to design intuitive, AI-driven tools that enhance productivity. Shape the user experience across a cohesive platform, streamlining complex workflows and fostering se...

1 month ago

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

$95K - $125K *

Transform design visions into reality by leading interior projects, guiding teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail. Drive project succe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $178K *

Join a team that's redefining logistics by leading innovative automation and material handling design initiatives for next-gen delivery stations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in a fast-paced...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $160K *

Explore a pivotal leadership role where you'll enhance technical design, manage a skilled team, and optimize systems in a fast-paced brand environment, ensuring quality and innovation in product devel...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$166K - $192K *

Elevate user experience by leading end-to-end product design, driving stakeholder alignment, and optimizing complex workflows. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions in a...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior mechanical designer, creating precise CAD drawings and collaborating on innovative projects for energy plants. Leverage your expertise in piping systems and 3D modeling...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $195K *

Lead the conceptual design of hypersonic vehicles, translating mission requirements into architecture recommendations. Collaborate across engineering teams to drive innovative solutions from initial c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by designing mechanical components with Catia, collaborating closely with teams to optimize project outcomes. Leverage over 7 years of experience in modeling and design to deliver hig...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading design efforts, creating detailed CAD models, and ensuring project compliance. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while maintainin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product development by leading engineering activities, managing small-scale projects, and driving efficiency through innovative design solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Drive innovation in design as you lead teams from concept to completion, ensuring cohesive and cutting-edge solutions that balance narrative, brand, and function for impactful spatial experiences...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $200K *

Engineer innovative solutions across the stack, enhancing user experience and scaling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product features using cutting-edge techn...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform product innovation in the kids' crafts sector by leading development strategies, mentoring teams, and driving growth through creative solutions and market insights in a fast-paced environmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Innovate advanced package architecture and optimize configurations. Take ownership of physical design from concept to tape-out, collaborating with teams to enhance SI/PI performance using AI tools acr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.