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.
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful design solutions by leading projects from concept to execution, collaborating with clients and a talented team to create human-centered spaces that enhance efficiency and well-being...
6 days ago
Packaging Development Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Lead packaging development projects from concept to commercialization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. Utilize your expertise in pr...
Today
Expert Designer, Running Innovation Footwear Product Design
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of footwear design through innovation and collaboration. Leverage athlete insights and creative exploration to deliver impactful solutions in Running and ACG, whi...
Yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining user experiences by crafting impactful growth strategies for AI products. You'll lead design initiatives that enhance customer journeys, turning insights into intuitive s...
Today
$103K - $135K *
Grow your career with a role focused on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality control and implement Lean initiatives, while gain...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Designer - Strategic Partnerships & Affiliates (SPA)
$173K - $242K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative user experiences for travelers. Collaborate cross-functionally to define product solutions, analyze user data, and effectively communicate insights to drive cu...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic AI startup, shaping product design for enterprise automation. You'll lead the full design cycle, collaborating closely with teams to enhance UX, create systems, and influence product st...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the evolution of brand identity through visual storytelling across diverse platforms, ensuring brand consistency and fostering creative collaboration with teams and stakeholders in a dynamic envi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Design Release Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Lead the design and release of automotive control units, collaborating across teams to meet technical and commercial requirements, ensuring product integrity and compliance with industry standards, wh...
4 weeks ago
Senior Product Designer (1309)
$119K - $163K *
Engage in end-to-end product design for web and mobile, transforming complex workflows into intuitive SaaS tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive business...
1 week ago
Member of Technical Staff, Design Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Engineered Solutions Specialist
$95K - $105K *
Optimize engineering solutions by transforming complex challenges into innovative designs. Drive sales and project success through strategic bid management and collaboration with contractors, ensuring...
2 weeks ago
$170K - $185K *
Elevate user experiences by leading the design of complex healthcare applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces that enhance clinical workflows and support hi...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $100K *
Lead the charge in innovative design development, ensuring project success through effective team collaboration, client communication, and sustainable practices across all project phases...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $100K *
Drive innovative design solutions and oversee project teams to ensure quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction throughout all project phases. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver e...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Engineer detailed mechanical designs for industrial equipment and systems. Collaborate with project teams to create accurate 2D and 3D drawings, ensuring compliance with standards and supporting fabri...
Today
Specialist, Design (PCB Layout)
$69K - $128K *
Make your mark at a leading firm as you design innovative PCB layouts that support critical communications systems for military and first responders. Collaborate with experts and enhance your skills i...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead a team of mechanical designers to innovate and develop next-gen Coolant Distribution Units. Oversee product design, CAD standards, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance engineering excell...
3 days ago
Custom Order Product Specialist/ Engineer - Electrical
$82K - $102K *
Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by supporting engineering drawings, BOM management, and project execution within a leading manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and collaborati...
3 weeks ago
Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Soft Trim
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovating automotive soft trim components. Collaborate with engineers to design, validate, and support manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality standards and fun...
1 week ago
Product Development Engineer - Mechanical Design For Liquid Cooling
$85K - $140K *
Invent innovative liquid cooling solutions for AI/ML and data center platforms. Lead mechanical design from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, reli...
4 days ago
Product Development Engineer - Mechanical Design For Liquid Cooling
$85K - $140K *
Pioneer innovative mechanical designs for liquid cooling solutions, driving projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, manufacturability, and c...
1 week ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consumables Design
$150K - $185K *
Champion the design of disposable components for life-science instruments, leveraging expertise in plastics, injection molding, and usability to create innovative, user-friendly solutions. Collaborate...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Create exceptional digital user experiences by leading end-to-end UX design, leveraging insights to enhance usability and engagement across native app platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional team...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion a seamless transition from customer onboarding to production, ensuring operational excellence and proactive communication. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet commitments and drive custome...
3 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.