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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Join a dynamic team as you guide government clients through transformative change using human-centered design. Leverage your expertise to foster collaboration, develop actionable plans, and ensure suc...
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Product Manager - Hardware Platform
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Lead product initiatives for hardware platforms, driving market strategy, customer engagement, and new product development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings...
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Associate Product Manager (Hardware)
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Join us to drive innovative product opportunities in hardware and software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and market success. Your insights will shape the futur...
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Elevate our Blending category by driving product strategy, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance market performance and innovation for Hamilton Beach® blenders. Your expe...
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace manufacturing! You'll lead the development and improvement of machining and automation processes, tackling complex production challenges to enhance e...
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Join us to drive innovation in aerospace manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle production challenges and develop scalable automat...
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Support the development of next-gen vision systems by owning thermal design and ensuring reliability and compliance across hardware products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust...
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Research and Development
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Contribute to innovative mechanical designs for power distribution systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to meet global customer needs while ensuring compliance with safety s...
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Senior Design Engineer, Broadcast, XTG
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Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Design Engineer, transforming client needs into actionable broadcast system designs. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure pro...
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Shape the future of product growth by diagnosing user habits and driving impactful design changes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and retention, ensuring Claude bec...
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Simulation
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Advance engineering excellence by developing and executing FEA models for robotic medical devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability through innovative design and collaboration across multi...
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Lead the development and coordination of design documents for diverse projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff to ensure quality and design intent throughout all...
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Electrical Machine Design & Automation Engineer
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Drive the design and automation of complex production systems, collaborating closely with internal customers and machine builders to deliver innovative electrical solutions and ensure operational read...
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Drive product vision and growth at the intersection of AI and science. Leverage strategic and technical expertise to define, prioritize, and enhance cutting-edge product capabilities while collaborati...
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Make your mark as a Senior CAD Designer, shaping medical device designs through advanced CAD techniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovations in engineering processes. Be...
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Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable data models that enhance business insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to tackle complex data challenges and optimize data quality across variou...
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Empower innovation by leading technical design and development for complex applications. Collaborate with teams to establish standards, drive solutions, and ensure quality execution, impacting health...
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Join a team that's at the forefront of internal technology initiatives, conducting impactful user research to shape product strategy and design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver inno...
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Program Manager III, Material Design, Google Design Platform
$159K - $230K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of design and engineering, leading cross-functional projects that enhance user experience. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive initiatives, manage schedules...
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Senior Design Manager, Strategy Collection
$183K - $289K *
Lead design for an innovative AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish design vision and manage a growing team of designers while a...
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Senior Design Manager, Strategy Collection
$221K - $289K *
Shape the design vision for an AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite, leading a team of designers to create intuitive workflows and drive innovation in a high-ambiguity environment, while col...
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Transform architectural design by leading innovative projects across diverse sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to create sustainable solutions while managing multiple projects and mentoring...
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Innovate mechanical design solutions across diverse projects, collaborating with teams to create detailed 2D and 3D models. Ensure compliance with ASME standards while enhancing design efficiency and...
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Lead cross-functional teams to enhance the My Account platform, improving user experience and business outcomes through innovative digital solutions and strategic product management...
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Senior Design Verification Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing medical device performance and compliance. Lead design verification projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure product reliability and regu...
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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.