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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$148K - $190K *

Join us to lead user experience design on our innovative learning platform. You'll own the design end-to-end, establishing a design system, shaping navigation, and enhancing the student experience thr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$71K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team driving innovative medical device design and development. Leverage your engineering expertise and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product performance and ensure complianc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead the design lifecycle for hyperscale data centers, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while meeting performance and sustainability standards through collaboration with va...

Today

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

$96K - $130K *

Champion innovative learning solutions by designing engaging, learner-centric experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate AI and Agile methodologies, driving measurable behavior change acr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $140K *

Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $130K *

Inspire innovation by managing the full product lifecycle for specialty doors, driving market strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product offerings and profitability...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for specialty doors, driving market strategies and cross-functional initiatives to enhance product positioning, pricing, and profitability while colla...

Greensburg, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Elevate creativity by designing and delivering impactful print projects on time. Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth project flow while staying updated on design trends and software, contributing...

1 week ago

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

$159K - $230K *

Shape the future of consumer electronics by designing innovative products. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform concepts into production-ready designs, ensuring quality and aesthetics while pus...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $155K *

Elevate product quality by partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence throughout the medical device lifecycle, from design to validation, in a dynamic hybrid work envir...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to revolutionize healthcare RCM technology through innovative design. Collaborate with engineers and the internal billing team to build a user-centric platform that integrates AI, stre...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $100K *

Transform product development by leading innovative engineering projects, ensuring quality and alignment with business goals. Collaborate across teams to drive technical execution and deliver exceptio...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product accuracy and compliance across agency communications. Collaborate with teams to verify vehicle information, mentor colleagues, and enhance workflows, while actively...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of innovative aftermarket product concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and manufacturability while maintaining project timelines and specific...

Today

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

$102K - $204K *

Drive the strategy and delivery of Product Lifecycle Management solutions, leading cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, compliant, and innovative PLM capabilities that align with business transf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative product design and development, translating market needs into manufacturable solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and functionality from concept to production in a fa...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovation by driving product design and development from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create sustainable solutions, ensuring quality and performance while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $208K *

Reimagine user experiences by leading design for core product features, ensuring seamless integration and customer delight. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and trust, shaping the future...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $220K *

Join a collaborative team to own and elevate the web presence through design and interactive experiences, ensuring brand consistency and performance while utilizing modern frameworks and technologies...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $109K *

Engage in the design and testing of medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality. Contribute to product lifecycle support while developing your engineeri...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$187K - $253K *

Partner with us to architect and refine our design system, ensuring seamless integration across platforms. Drive component lifecycle and adoption while fostering collaboration within our senior design...

3 weeks ago

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

$187K - $253K *

Elevate our design system by architecting components and refining their lifecycle across multiple platforms. Foster collaboration to ensure quality while driving adoption, and work transparently to en...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $159K *

Transform regulatory compliance for medical devices by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure market access and adherence to evolving regulations throughout the product lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $159K *

Transform regulatory compliance for medical devices by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure market access and adherence to evolving regulations throughout the product lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape user-centered designs for advanced medical devices, leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, usability, and alignment with regulatory standards while enhancing patient and clinician...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.