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.
Concepteur(trice) mécanique senior / Senior Mechanical Designer
$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...
1 week ago
$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
$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
Staff Product Designer, Discovery
$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
Staff Product Designer, Discovery
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Digital Product Designer
$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
$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
$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
Product Designer, Design Systems
$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
$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
$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
$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
Downstream Product Manager, Digital Solutions (Hybrid)
$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
Senior Product Designer, Comms Tech
$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
$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
$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...
1 week ago
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...
2 weeks ago
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...
3 days ago
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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
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...
2 days ago
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...
Reposted 2 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.