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.
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
Builder - Staff Product Designer
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of product design by driving innovation and owning the end-to-end design workflow. Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to deliver solutions rapidly in a dynamic, c...
1 month ago
Marketing Manager, Downstream Integration
$129K - $216K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in medical technology by leading product strategy and commercialization efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales enablement and ensure successful...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Transform semiconductor design processes by leading global efforts in CAD, EDA, and automation. Drive productivity and innovation through strategic leadership, while optimizing engineering workflows a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Reimagine semiconductor design as you lead a global team in enhancing CAD infrastructure, EDA methodologies, and automation while driving engineering productivity initiatives across diverse technologi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of defense technology by reviewing and checking mechanical designs for a groundbreaking weapon system. Collaborate with experts to ensure precision and compliance...
6 days ago
Innovation Engineer Cobra Golf
$70K - $91K *
Champion innovative design by developing cutting-edge golf club concepts and engineering solutions. Collaborate across departments to design, prototype, and validate products that elevate performance...
Reposted 5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career as a Mechanical Design Engineer, leveraging 7-8 years of automotive powertrain expertise. Collaborate on engine and transmission systems, manage projects, and ensure supplier coord...
6 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate the design vision for an AI-native video security platform, transforming complex workflows into intuitive experiences. Lead and grow a design team while collaborating with product and engineer...
2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design)
$125K - $140K *
Innovate the future of electrical hardware design from concept to certification. Lead cross-disciplinary teams while taking ownership through all stages of product development, mentoring peers, and en...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance engineering solutions by managing multiple projects, ensuring technical accuracy, and collaborating with suppliers. Utilize your expertise in automotive powertrain to drive innovation and deli...
1 week ago
Creative Specialist, Copywriter
$107K - $161K *
Pioneer innovative content strategies that elevate the LEGO® Brand through impactful copywriting and creative solutions. Collaborate with global teams to deliver compelling campaigns that resonate acr...
Reposted 5 days ago
$200K - $260K *
Unlock innovative design solutions through user-centered products. Manage projects from ideation to launch while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI and refine visual languages f...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion innovative solutions as a software developer on a dynamic team, enhancing a legacy codebase to improve 3D modeling for shipbuilding. Collaborate in an Agile environment, applying your experti...
3 weeks ago
Product Architect – AI & Digital Products
$110K - $178K *
Champion innovation by architecting cutting-edge AI and digital products that enhance customer experiences and drive meaningful business value through emerging technologies and agile development...
Reposted 1 week ago
$115K - $135K *
Lead and elevate graphic design and art direction for marketing campaigns, ensuring cohesive brand storytelling across channels. Mentor a creative team while managing diverse projects in a fast-paced...
1 week ago
$85K - $105K *
Lead the charge in transforming designs into build-ready documentation for major events. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and execution of complex structures, from conception to installatio...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineer - Product Development
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovation by developing mechanical products from concept to production. Engage in hands-on design, prototyping, and testing while collaborating with manufacturing teams to bring diverse commerc...
2 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Advance your career by executing synthesis, PNR, and STA for ASIC chips, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges and enhance methodologies in a fast-paced environment...
2 weeks ago
$91K - $130K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing advanced mechanical systems for automated production lines, ensuring safety and efficiency in energetic manufacturin...
2 days ago
$137K - $231K *
Lead the charge in crafting impactful user experiences across multiple sectors. Drive design strategies, engage with customers, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to shape end...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform how design influences product and brand at our innovative company. Collaborate closely with founders to elevate user experience and visual identity, crafting engaging design solutions that r...
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.