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.
$177K - $260K *
Shape the future of financial technology by leading innovative product designs that enhance user experiences and drive business strategy. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to launch grou...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Architect innovative solutions as a founding product designer shaping user experience and product strategy. Collaborate with diverse teams to build AI-based products from the ground up, directly impac...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Innovate groundbreaking AI-driven solutions in a dynamic team, shaping user experiences and foundational product strategies for transformative financial services. Collaborate at every stage, from idea...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Elevate your career by leading product design and strategy for innovative financial solutions. Shape user experiences and leverage AI as a founding member to drive impactful change in wealth managemen...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Transform your career by spearheading innovative product development for a groundbreaking team, defining user experiences and strategies while collaborating with top industry experts to deliver AI-dri...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Unlock innovation as you drive product design from concept to scale, impacting user experience and business strategy in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate closely with a dedicated team to shape cut...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Innovate the future of financial product design by crafting user experiences for complex solutions. Work closely with stakeholders to define strategy and pioneering AI applications, impacting tens of...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of product design, driving innovation from the ground up. Collaborate across disciplines to create and launch AI-driven solutions, impacting thousands of users wh...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Lead the charge in designing innovative products with real complexity, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape user experience and drive strategic decisions that impact thousands of clients...
3 weeks ago
$177K - $260K *
Join a pioneering Innovation team to design transformative products that scale to thousands. You will lead user experiences, define product strategies, and collaborate across teams while leveraging cu...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative design solutions. Leverage your expertise to mentor colleagues, engage with clients, and create impactful spaces that enhance functionality and ae...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Transform user experiences by designing innovative products from concept to production. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create functional, aesthetically pleasing designs that resonate with our bran...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by designing innovative solutions for a cutting-edge platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience for defense and tech sectors while maintaining a user...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a unique opportunity to shape design engineering, collaborating with teams to bring innovative products to market. Lead from concept through manufacturing, ensuring quality and p...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead product development by guiding a team through design, prototyping, and testing. Drive innovation in fluid systems while managing projects from concept to launch, ensuring quality and alignment ac...
2 days ago
$222K - $272K *
Help us shape the future of public safety design by leading innovative, user-centered solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data workflows into intuitive experiences...
1 week ago
$222K - $272K *
Drive innovative design solutions for public safety data platforms, transforming complex workflows into intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate product strategy...
1 week ago
Principal Design Engineer - Mechanical / Hardware
$108K - $130K *
Engage with a dynamic team to drive innovative product development from concept to launch. Utilize your expertise in electromechanical systems to influence design, engineering, and manufacturing proce...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Product Designer (Senior, Lead)
$110K - $130K *
Drive design excellence by creating intuitive solutions for complex user needs, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to enhance user engagement and achieve business goals in a dyna...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Explore a unique design role combining digital and physical workflows. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create innovative solutions and drive impactful decisions from concept through del...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining product design at the intersection of digital and physical. Lead impactful projects from discovery to delivery in a collaborative, AI-driven environment that prioritizes...
4 weeks ago
Senior Product Design Engineer
$172K - $203K *
Shape the future of wearables by leading innovative design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and refine consumer devices with precision and passion in a dynamic, fa...
Reposted 6 days ago
Product Design Engineering Manager
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovation by leading a team of mechanical engineers to design next-gen AR hardware. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure manufacturability and quality from concept to mass production, shapi...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join us to create impactful digital user experiences through innovative design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead UX projects, and enhance customer satisfaction by solving complex design c...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform design operations as you collaborate with teams to organize, present, and showcase innovative concepts. Drive impactful communications and streamline processes across a fast-paced Industrial...
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.