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.
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Champion the integration of digital orthodontic solutions by guiding practices through implementation and training, ensuring confident and effective use of products while collaborating with diverse te...
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Transform customer experiences by guiding the adoption of digital orthodontic solutions. Collaborate with practices to ensure effective implementation, training, and ongoing support, driving confidenc...
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$73K - $95K *
Transform customer experiences by implementing and training on digital orthodontic solutions. Collaborate with practices to ensure effective adoption and utilization, guiding them from commitment to c...
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$73K - $95K *
Contribute to customer success by implementing and training on digital orthodontic solutions, ensuring effective adoption and utilization through tailored support and guidance for practice teams and c...
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$73K - $95K *
Drive customer success by implementing and training on digital orthodontic solutions, ensuring effective adoption and utilization. Collaborate with practices to enhance workflows and support initial c...
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$73K - $95K *
Unlock potential by guiding customers through the implementation of digital orthodontic solutions, ensuring effective training and support for seamless integration into practices, while collaborating...
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$73K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing customer adoption of digital orthodontic solutions. Collaborate with practices to implement tailored training and support, ensuring seamless integration and effective util...
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Drive the adoption of digital orthodontic solutions by partnering with practices to implement and train on innovative workflows, ensuring confident integration and ongoing success in utilizing Ormco p...
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$126K - $158K *
Shape the future of consumer data management by driving MDM and CDP integration, ensuring reliable data flows, and enhancing consumer engagement across business units. Collaborate with cross-functiona...
2 weeks ago
$126K - $189K *
Take ownership of the end-to-end user experience for data protection features, simplifying complex security logic for both admins and end-users, while driving design quality and usability, using AI-as...
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$90K - $110K *
Champion innovative apparel design while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-performance men’s and women’s styles. Drive concepts from initial sketches to finalized products, ensu...
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$80K - $115K *
Optimize supplier development and engagement in a strategic role driving manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement within the semiconductor equipment supply chain...
4 weeks ago
Director, International Store Development
$173K - $222K *
Help us drive international store development strategies and execution, ensuring cohesive design management and construction oversight across global markets. This role fosters collaboration among team...
1 month ago
Principal Product Designer, DX
$221K - $289K *
Shape the future of product design by leading high-impact initiatives that transform complex engineering data into user-centric experiences, enhancing collaboration across teams and aligning with the...
3 weeks ago
Principal Product Designer, DX
$183K - $289K *
Deliver impactful design leadership for product development, driving coherence across user experiences while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to optimize complex engineering da...
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Principal Product Designer, DX
$183K - $289K *
Drive innovative product design by shaping user experiences across complex engineering data. Collaborate closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to enhance product strategy, customer insights...
3 weeks ago
Advanced Packaging Design - SI/PI Engineer
$134K - $198K *
Engineer innovative signal and power integrity solutions for advanced packaging designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and meet complex electrical requirements in c...
2 days ago
Advanced Packaging Design - SI/PI Engineer
$134K - $198K *
Engineer cutting-edge solutions in signal and power integrity for advanced packaging. Collaborate with design teams to optimize performance and tackle complex electrical challenges in semiconductor pa...
2 days ago
Junior Designer, Interaction Design
$75K - $97K *
Play a key role in crafting engaging digital experiences by designing interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes, while collaborating with agile teams and refining your skills under senior desig...
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Senior Analyst, Packaging Specs & Systems - Temp to Perm
$93K - $104K *
Champion the future of packaging specifications by managing data, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring data integrity across systems. This contract role drives organization and execution within...
3 weeks ago
Product Strategist | Aeromechanical Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Collaborate with us to enhance aerospace engineering solutions, leveraging hands-on expertise to deliver technical insights and innovative methodologies that drive success in defense aircraft programs...
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Product Strategist | Aeromechanical Engineering
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by blending hands-on aircraft engineering with client interaction. Collaborate across teams to improve workflows and develop innovative solutions for defense aircraft programs, while...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to evaluate strategic investments and growth opportunities in healthcare. Leverage market insights and financial modeling to shape multi-year business strategies, collaborating acr...
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Design Release Engineer - Exterior Launch
$80K - $95K *
Empower the future of automotive excellence by providing crucial onsite support for Exterior vehicle system launches, enhancing quality and readiness in a dynamic environment...
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$100K - $120K *
Contribute to innovative digital design projects by leading discipline-specific modeling, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality BIM outputs. Shape the future of design through advanced software s...
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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.