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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$95K - $115K *

Innovate tooling design and development to enhance production processes. Collaborate with teams to create efficient solutions, analyze performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of user experience by designing intuitive UI for SaaS products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate roadmaps into user-friendly designs, driving adoption and engageme...

Arlington, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for a SaaS platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring product visions to life, enhancing engagement and satisfaction while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems from concept to production, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability in robotic and automation pl...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$51K - $128K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Designer, creating innovative mechanical solutions and collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance product design and manufacturing efficiency while ensuring com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $215K *

Lead the design strategy for user experiences in identity governance, collaborating across teams to create intuitive solutions that enhance security and compliance for large organizations while mentor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Unlock innovative user experiences by leading design strategies that enhance access management tools for large organizations. Collaborate across teams to create intuitive solutions that prioritize use...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product marketing and ABM strategies, enhancing customer engagement and market presence through compelling messaging and targeted campaigns that foster growth and awarenes...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$71K - $93K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful brand collaborations and marketing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cultural relevance and consumer engagement, shaping the bran...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of embedded systems by leading firmware architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving product development from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $171K *

Transform your career by leading design initiatives across diverse building projects. As a key Design Manager, you'll drive client engagement, oversee technical documentation, and ensure quality deliv...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the full product development lifecycle by designing robust mechanical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring manufacturability while tackling complex engineer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal PCB Layout Design Engineer, collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-reliability circuit card assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. Drive inno...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal PCB Layout Design Engineer, collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-reliability circuit card assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. Drive inno...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$174K - $290K *

Lead design initiatives to create intuitive, AI-native IT solutions that streamline complex workflows, enhance user experiences, and unify systems across identity, devices, and compliance, while colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $138K *

Join a team that's transforming supply chain operations through innovative automation and robotics. Lead complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and drive operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$92K - $138K *

Partner with us to transform supply chain operations through innovative automation solutions. Lead the design and implementation of advanced technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion product yield for InP edge-emitting lasers and photodiodes by analyzing performance data, driving improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance device reliability and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive product yield improvements for InP lasers and photodiodes by analyzing performance data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing corrective actions to enhance manufacturing p...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $137K *

Innovate in urology product management by leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch advanced bladder volume measurement devices, translating clinical insights into actionable product requir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $155K *

Transform plant operations by leading engineering projects, enhancing detergent processing, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to optimize efficiency, ensure compli...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative composite manufacturing solutions, driving design and production efficiency. Collaborate on R&D, optimize processes, and lead high-rate production initiatives to enhance product qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$221K - $289K *

Lead the design evolution of Jira, creating cohesive user experiences and mentoring teams. Drive strategic initiatives and collaborate across disciplines to enhance product impact for millions of user...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $289K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Product Designer, leading innovative design initiatives for Jira. Drive user-centric experiences, mentor designers, and collaborate across teams to shape the future...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$57K - $108K *

Optimize product development by leading cross-functional teams to enhance PCB and CCA designs, ensuring manufacturability and quality throughout the production lifecycle while meeting project timeline...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.