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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$145K - $185K *

Unlock potential by designing intuitive experiences for developers using LangChain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and streamline workflows, ensuring a seamless j...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform user experiences by designing engaging human-AI interfaces and 3D visuals. Collaborate across product and brand to create polished assets and prototypes, driving innovation in interactive de...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $92K *

Grow digital merchandising strategies by optimizing product discovery and enhancing user experience across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sales and brand storytelling whil...

Today

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

$151K - $191K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role in developing innovative battery material manufacturing processes, ensuring operational excellence from design to commissioning in a collaborative engineering env...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for ergonomic and automated tools, ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate across projects, applying technical expertise to enhance customer solutions...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Innovate with us as you shape user experiences in complex financial systems. You'll lead the design process, transform intricate requirements into clear workflows, and create a robust design system fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as you collaborate with engineering teams to design innovative power distribution systems. Engage in diverse projects that challenge your mechanical design expertise while en...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions for power distribution systems, collaborating with engineering teams to meet diverse customer needs while ensuring compliance with safety standards a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Innovate power distribution solutions as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and produce cutting-edge systems for global clients, ensuring safety a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate mechanical designs for power distribution systems, collaborating with engineering teams to meet global customer needs. Engage in diverse projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards wh...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Explore a dynamic role as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, collaborating with teams to innovate power distribution systems. Engage in diverse projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards wh...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative mechanical designs for power distribution systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to meet global customer needs. Drive projects from concept to completion i...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by bridging customer needs with engineering expertise. Collaborate across teams to develop manufacturable designs, enhance internal capabilities, and protect intellectual...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $105K *

Engage in hands-on R&D, executing experiments and processes that drive innovative materials development and advanced manufacturing, while collaborating with engineers and scientists in a dynamic lab e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower product innovation in apparel by leading the development process for a major retail partner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and high-qualit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of advanced satellite platforms, optimizing system architectures for performance, reliability, and cost. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate mission requirement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $178K *

Transform design workflows by developing innovative tooling solutions for cross-functional teams, enabling efficient and high-quality user experiences in product development while leveraging AI-based...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$77K - $115K *

Optimize high-precision golf club head designs using advanced CAD software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success, interpret test results, and drive design improvements whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $125K *

Empower the design and enhancement of custom machinery using SolidWorks, collaborating on innovative projects while enjoying flexible hours and career growth opportunities in a dynamic engineering env...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading project initiatives, ensuring seamless communication, and driving customer satisfaction in a dynamic automation environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $135K *

Make your mark at our dynamic retail environment, designing stylish interiors while building lasting customer relationships. Thrive on creating tailored solutions and maximizing sales through your pas...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $167K *

Lead a dynamic UX team while driving strategy and hands-on design. Collaborate across functions to enhance user experiences and integrate AI capabilities, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Transform the design process by leading technical development for women's bras and seamless styles, ensuring fit and quality from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to upho...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative product experiences through design and code. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance Aaru's visual identity and deliver polished, user-centric solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in high-performance thermal solutions. As a crucial Product Specialist, you'll collaborate across functions to enhance product success and define strategies that...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.