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.
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
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$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
$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
$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...
Today
Product Manager - Specialty Doors
$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
Product Manager - Specialty Doors
$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...
1 week ago
$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
Product Design Architect, Platforms and Devices
$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
$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
$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
$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
Senior Product Information Specialist
$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
Design Engineer III - Advanced Development
$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
Manager, Product Group Engineering, PLM
$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
$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
$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
Director of Product Design, Engage
$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...
1 week ago
$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
Product Development Engineer I
$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...
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Staff Product Designer, Design Systems
$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
Staff Product Designer, Design Systems
$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
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Hybrid)
$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
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Hybrid)
$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
$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
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.