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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$91K - $149K *

Lead the design and documentation of complex PCB projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with engineers, mentor junior designers, and drive continuous improveme...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the design and development of advanced attitude control systems for hypersonic vehicles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable performance and integration of critical ha...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform aerospace design by leading the development of advanced attitude control systems, ensuring precision and reliability in high-performance hypersonic vehicles through innovative mechanical eng...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $110K *

Drive innovative mechanical design solutions across the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and resolve production challenges while ensuring quali...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize creative vision through hands-on technical design and collaboration across teams. Deliver engaging game experiences leveraging Unreal Engine 4, gameplay mechanics, and systems architecture to...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate technical design by bridging creative vision and implementation. Leverage your Unreal Engine 4 expertise to lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure stellar gameplay experiences through innovat...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative actuator designs, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring high-quality documentation. Collaborate with clients and lead the engineering team to deliver...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the development of innovative products from concept to market, leading design and engineering efforts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality metrics. Drive continuous...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative user experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and deliver impactful design solutions that enhance usability and delight users in a fast-pace...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative user experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and enhance customer-centric solutions. Drive impactful design strategies that balance user needs with busin...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Design and develop innovative tools for plastic piping systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product performance and manufacturing efficiency while managing the entire product l...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform trust and safety experiences on a global platform, leading product design that balances policy requirements with empathy and clarity for users, including teens, parents, and creators, while...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $184K *

Drive user engagement by designing top-of-funnel experiences that convert leads into owners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize acquisition flows and enhance user journeys through dat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$111K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading medium-scale engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence while leveraging advanced AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate solutions and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence while leveraging advanced AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape sustainable built envi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $140K *

Champion the design of enterprise applications, enhancing user workflows and experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that support data-driven decision-maki...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $140K *

Empower design excellence by leading the creation of user-centric enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and ensure usability, clarity, and consistency a...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading innovative design projects. You'll guide a talented group in delivering high-quality solutions for complex installations whil...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Transform design operations by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project clarity, strategy, and quality. Lead design reviews and ensure successful product launches while thriving in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the brand and product experience. You'll create visually compelling designs, develop marketing materials, and collaborate with engineers to enhance our product in a fast-pac...

Mexico, MORemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Innovate in optical engineering by leading complex automotive lighting projects. Collaborate with teams to validate designs, manage laboratory operations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower our engineering team by bridging design and manufacturing, ensuring seamless implementation of concepts on the shop floor. Collaborate, troubleshoot, and optimize processes to deliver high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $129K *

Elevate user experiences for AI-driven news media products by designing seamless digital interfaces across web and mobile platforms, collaborating closely with teams to innovate and enhance customer e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Unlock success by managing embedded computing projects and ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration while delivering customer-driven solutions and driving product strategies for diverse indust...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $222K *

Champion innovative design solutions that enhance user experience across multiple product areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful initiatives, leveraging AI tools and custome...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.