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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$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $96K *

Join a team that's driving effective communication strategies and enhancing collaboration across Corporate Communications. Lead projects, support employee engagement, and streamline processes to align...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Analyze and design innovative logistics solutions that meet customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create competitive proposals and optimize operations, ensuring compliance and lev...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$92K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic R&D team, enhancing product compliance and performance through engineering expertise. Collaborate across functions to drive improvements in manufacturing processe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to bridge design and engineering, enhancing UI systems and creating reusable components that elevate product quality and speed. Collaborate across teams to build, evolve, and maint...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Lead innovative retail design projects from concept to completion, mentoring teams and collaborating with clients. Drive creative solutions while ensuring design integrity across multiple fast-paced p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful aerospace projects by managing program teams through to hardware delivery. Collaborate closely with customers and lead cross-functional resources, ensuring all commitments align with...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in user-centered design for complex web and mobile applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces, conduct user research, and drive UX transformat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of innovative product development, leading a team to create professional rescue equipment from concept to launch while ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction through cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $132K *

Innovate the future of supply chain operations by leading process design initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and scalability in packing functions, driving impact...

Today

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

$220K - $290K *

Shape the future of healthcare design by leading a team to create intuitive, high-quality experiences across products and brands, setting innovative strategies and standards that redefine user expecta...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $290K *

Unlock potential by leading design strategies that redefine healthcare experiences. Drive team growth, enhance product quality, and foster innovative, user-friendly solutions through collaboration acr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $290K *

Lead transformative design initiatives in healthcare, creating intuitive, engaging, and user-centric experiences. Oversee a talented design team to elevate both product and brand identity, setting a n...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $91K *

Join us to provide expert clinical support and training during surgical procedures while collaborating with surgical teams to enhance the efficiency of navigation technologies. Drive product utilizati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $290K *

Elevate the user experience in healthcare by leading design innovation! You'll spearhead our design strategy, fostering a high-performance team while simplifying complex workflows into intuitive, beau...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative mechanical design projects, ensuring high-speed IO product functionality and manufacturability while collaborating across global teams and customers throughout development and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with our dynamic engineering team as you design and model innovative refrigerant and water piping systems using Solidworks, ensuring precision in product documentation and lifecycle management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the design landscape by owning and evolving our design system, driving adoption, and enhancing collaboration across teams. Lead the charge in creating a scalable, accessible, and high-qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer a transformative customer experience by collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate AI solutions through end-to-end design ownership while gathering feedback and building scalable de...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.