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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading the design of innovative mechanical solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create detailed drawings and 3D models, ensuring project success through advanced eng...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in CAD design and documentation. Lead a group of CAD Designers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while managing complex projects and driving co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead CAD design efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in mechanical drawings. Oversee a group of designers, manage documentation, and collaborate on technical improvements to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform user experiences by owning search and browse design initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, accessible solutions that enhance member engagement and drive pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Product Design team as a Staff Designer, leading end-to-end design initiatives for search and browse. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centered experiences while a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$170K - $250K *

Lead the charge in designing and prototyping innovative digital AI experiences, collaborating across teams to enhance user satisfaction and engagement while pushing boundaries in product development a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative design by decoding creativity and evaluating visual excellence. Collaborate closely with engineers and researchers to elevate product interfaces, crafting a high-quality design fra...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Empower the future of product design by owning critical workflows and interactions in an AI-native environment. Lead high-impact initiatives, set quality standards, and collaborate with teams to trans...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$305K - $385K *

Discover and evolve design systems for AI products, ensuring seamless user interaction through design principles. Collaborate with engineers to prototype rapidly, crafting engaging experiences while e...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of digital design in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across teams to create impactful e-commerce assets. Drive brand evolution and enhance user experience while maintaining hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and release manufacturable mechanical designs for high-performance metal components, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept through production...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of precision manufacturing by developing and releasing high-performance mechanical designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality in a fast-p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $178K *

Elevate the digital transformation in the Trauma portfolio by driving product strategy, customer engagement, and innovative solution launches that foster growth and solidify market presence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $205K *

Transform product design for global communications by leading innovative solutions, collaborating with engineering teams, and enhancing user experiences through AI integration. Drive impactful design...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $145K *

Architect innovative mechanical systems for AI-driven robots, overseeing design, prototype development, and testing to ensure optimal performance within collaborative engineering environments and vend...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

3 days ago

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

$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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.