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.
$180K - $210K *
Elevate creative excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team, setting vision and quality standards, and driving impactful brand strategies across diverse channels in a dynamic healthcare environmen...
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Director Engineering Technology Development
$164K - $282K *
Transform the future of engineering technology by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions and operational excellence. Drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of continuous impr...
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Technical Designer (Narrative)
$80K - $100K *
Engage in a dynamic role that merges storytelling and gameplay, implementing narrative designs in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create immersive player experiences throug...
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Industrial Design Engineer Intern , Summer 2027
$82K *
Shape the future of consumer products by collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team to design, develop, and optimize innovative fulfillment systems, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet custome...
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Staff Product Designer, Dasher Growth
$124K - $260K *
Join a dynamic team focusing on enhancing Dasher supply through innovative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that will grow user engagement and streaml...
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Staff Product Designer, Dasher Growth
$124K - $260K *
Accelerate progress at a leading team focused on enhancing Dasher engagement and retention. Drive strategic initiatives from ideation to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovat...
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Staff Product Designer, Dasher Growth
$124K - $260K *
Design solutions that elevate user experience, driving impactful projects from concept to launch while collaborating across teams to enhance value for Dashers and achieve business growth goals...
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Mechanical Engineering Design Lead
$200K - $260K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of transit infrastructure by leading mechanical design for HVAC and vertical transportation systems. This senior role involves project management and technical lea...
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineering Design Lead
$200K - $260K *
Partner with us to lead mechanical design for complex transit infrastructure projects. This senior role focuses on HVAC and vertical transportation systems, ensuring excellence in engineering and proj...
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Senior or Lead Product Designer
$150K - $200K *
Transform user experiences by leading the design process from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance product quality while maintaining high standards of...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $169K *
Unlock your potential by leading complex design initiatives that define product strategy and influence cross-functional teams. Drive innovation in UX and create impactful solutions while shaping the f...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform product design by leading a dedicated team, guiding innovative projects from concept to launch, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the entire engineering process...
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Process Engineering Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and quality. Lead audits, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, productivity, and com...
3 days ago
$148K - $193K *
Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage resources, and drive innovation while ensuring client sat...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate product design and engineering by leading value optimization initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturability and efficiency, developing innovative solutions that drive cost...
3 weeks ago
Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer Design
$102K - $189K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the design of advanced solid propulsion systems. Utilize your expertise in mechanical design to innovate and optimize components, ensuring high-performance solutions for ae...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of field software design by creating user-centered solutions for real-world tasks. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish a scalable design system focused on the...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate your career by transforming customer needs into innovative AV solutions. As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll lead complex designs, mentor talent, and collaborate with stakeholders to align...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate cutting-edge AV system designs, aligning technical solutions with client needs. Mentor junior engineers while managing complex projects that enhance design standards and ensure timely executi...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform PCB design processes in a dynamic environment, collaborating with engineers and contractors to ensure high-quality, high-speed digital and mixed signal PCB layouts that meet stringent requir...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading PCB design initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate with engineers and contractors to create high-speed, complex PCBs while establishing and maintai...
2 weeks ago
Advanced Package Design Senior Staff Engineer
$141K - $211K *
Transform cutting-edge semiconductor packaging by leading design and development of high-speed IC solutions, ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability through collaboration across engineering...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Suspension & Mobility
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative vehicle design, where you'll develop CAD models, manage project timelines, and collaborate with engineers to create high-quality automotive components that m...
2 weeks ago
Senior Specialist, Digital Hardware Design Engineer
$106K - $197K *
Pioneer innovative digital hardware solutions for software-defined radio applications. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and integrate advanced circuit technology, addressing critica...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex health data into intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create interactive interfaces that engage users and enhance their understanding of health man...
4 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.