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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage the vision for innovative color, materials, and finishes designs for vehicles, ensuring alignment from concept to production. Lead a creative team while collaborating across departments to enha...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $135K *

Lead complex mechanical design projects, driving innovation from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while providing technical guid...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Champion innovative product strategies and lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex defense systems. Drive product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with mission needs and cus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K *

Elevate your career by leading end-to-end physical design flows, optimizing advanced nodes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in semiconductor design...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the management of site-specific construction drawings and resources, ensuring effective collaboration and project delivery. Drive design solutions and budget management while engaging with stakeh...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Develop exceptional user experiences for App Store tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-fidelity designs and prototypes. Leverage your design expertise to enhance app develo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver high-quality 3D CAD data for automotive designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through production. Leverage your expertise to create and refine innovative designs tha...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with global teams to enhance aerospace product designs, resolve materials obsolescence, and improve supply chain performance for commercial and military aircraft syst...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $116K *

Shape the future of Compact Utility Tractors by leading design initiatives, driving product development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet custome...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.