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.
$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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Senior Interior Design Technologist
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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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$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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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...
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$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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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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$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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Senior Platform Technical Product Owner
$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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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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Senior Packaging Development Engineer I
$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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Senior Packaging Development Engineer I
$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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Senior Packaging Development Engineer I
$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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Senior Packaging Development Engineer I
$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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Senior Product Designer, Amazon Global Selling
$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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Founding Product Designer/Engineer
$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...
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$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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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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$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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$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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Designer 2 - Footwear (Performance)
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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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Design Engineer II (New Product Development)
$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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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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$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...
2 weeks ago
$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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UX Designer, Industrial Prototyping Lead, Google Beam
$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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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.