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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$80K - $95K *

Champion cutting-edge mechanical designs for test stations, enhancing product testing efficiency through expertise in CAD modeling, vibration fixtures, and thermal testing design...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the technical development and coordination of interior design projects, ensuring quality documentation, effective collaboration, and adherence to industry standards through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming space missions by integrating advanced spacecraft designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of mission objectives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $127K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve operational excellence in suppl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform manufacturing operations by implementing cutting-edge digital solutions, optimizing MES and ERP systems, and integrating AI-driven technologies to enhance efficiency and support Industry 4.0...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$174K - $261K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Physical Design for cutting-edge ASIC and SoC projects. Collaborate across diverse domains like AI and automotive, while enhancing methodologies and automation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $285K *

Optimize the physical design flow for cutting-edge ASIC and SoC projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions in high-performance computing, AI, and automotive techno...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive platform strategy and technical excellence by leading product ownership, managing cross-application coordination, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with engineering teams t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovative packaging solutions for advanced power applications, ensuring quality and efficiency in design, development, and production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing packaging systems for medical devices. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement in a fas...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Drive innovative packaging solutions for medical devices by leading projects that ensure compliance, functionality, and sustainability. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Transform packaging engineering by leading design and development projects for medical devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, functionality, and sustainability while driving con...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Drive innovative packaging solutions for medical devices, ensuring compliance and functionality through collaboration and technical expertise. Lead projects from design to validation, enhancing qualit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $186K *

Empower your career by designing impactful user experiences for a strategic product that supports thousands of sellers globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions...

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

$160K - $220K *

Lead the design and engineering of intuitive AI product interfaces, transforming concepts into user-friendly experiences. Collaborate with customers and engineers to create impactful solutions that en...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Inspire creative excellence as a Senior Designer, collaborating across teams to elevate brand storytelling through impactful design in both digital and print formats, fostering an environment of innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the architectural landscape by driving product specifications and sales across multiple states. Engage with key decision-makers, deliver impactful presentations, and build lasting relationsh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $105K *

Empower the brand's visual identity by creating impactful designs across digital and print channels. Lead projects from conception to execution, ensuring quality and alignment with brand strategy whil...

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative product design initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, high-impact user experiences. Drive strategic direction, elevate design quality, and men...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative footwear solutions that elevate performance and meet the needs of mountain athletes. Collaborate across functions to create compelling products that embody the...

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

$74K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical owner for new products, guiding them from development to manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, support customer needs, and enhance product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $128K *

Champion procurement excellence by managing vendor relationships, creating bid packages, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with project teams to streamline purchasing processes and r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in product engineering by leading NPD projects from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize designs for manufacturability and sustainability while ensuring compliance an...

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

$100K - $120K *

Advance the future of creative design by leading a team dedicated to delivering impactful branding and marketing materials across various platforms, while fostering innovation and maximizing efficienc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$188K - $274K *

Shape the future of 3D communication hardware by leading multidisciplinary design efforts, integrating industrial design with generative AI workflows to create innovative prototypes and installations...

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  •   5 - 7 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.