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 - $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...
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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...
5 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
$120K - $145K *
Discover the art of simplifying complexity as you design intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to craft seamless workflows that enhance creativity and teamwork in...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that inspires and evolves our brand through innovative design. As a pivotal Creative Designer, you’ll craft compelling visuals across multiple channels, driving engagement while collaborat...
3 weeks ago
Senior Packaging Development Engineer I
$81K - $112K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing packaging systems for medical devices. You'll lead projects, ensure compliance, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and continuous improvem...
1 week ago
Senior Packaging Development Engineer I
$81K - $112K *
Contribute to innovative packaging solutions for medical devices, ensuring compliance and functionality. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement in a fast...
1 week ago
Senior Packaging Development Engineer I
$81K - $112K *
Lead the charge in developing and improving packaging systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance and functionality through collaboration and technical expertise. Drive continuous improvement ini...
1 week ago
$122K - $199K *
Champion innovative power generation solutions by leading complex genset development programs. Collaborate with global teams to drive technical direction, manage risks, and ensure product quality, cos...
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Senior Hardware Design Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Pioneer innovative hardware solutions by designing complex high-speed systems, validating advanced platforms, and collaborating across teams to ensure optimal performance throughout the product lifecy...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Packaging Development Engineer I
$81K - $112K *
Optimize packaging processes for medical devices by leading design, testing, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in packaging systems, driving c...
1 week ago
$110K - $136K *
Elevate clinician productivity by driving solution adoption, optimizing workflows, and delivering impactful training. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes and ensure successful implem...
3 weeks ago
Product Design Engineer - Core Systems
$120K - $145K *
Lead innovative integration projects while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance user experience and hardware performance through creative problem-solving and advanced mechanical design...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Builder - Staff Product Designer
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining product design by tackling complex challenges. Collaborate daily with engineers and product managers to craft innovative solutions, prototype rapidly, and influence produ...
1 month ago
$120K - $135K *
Champion cross-functional collaboration to drive product development, translating market needs into actionable plans while supporting product standards across diverse verticals, ensuring alignment wit...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $135K *
Champion cross-functional collaboration to drive product development, translating market needs into actionable insights. Support product standards across diverse verticals, ensuring alignment and exec...
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.