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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$75K - $90K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Designer, driving tech pack development and production support while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance throughout the desi...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $225K *

Lead and design exceptional user experiences, turning complex challenges into intuitive solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor designers, and drive product innovation while shaping...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $225K *

Elevate the student experience by leading design and prototyping efforts. Drive innovative strategies alongside engineers and product leaders to transform complex challenges into intuitive, user-frien...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Transform PCB design processes by creating optimized layouts that meet electrical and manufacturing standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant designs that en...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in physical design, leading complex SoC implementations, optimizing performance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful tapeout readi...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative mechanical solutions, integrating complex systems for custom products. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure manufacturability and meet customer...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $132K *

Lead the design and development of innovative composite and metallic structures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create prototypes, resolve technical issues, and ensure project success thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team by leveraging your industrial design expertise to create captivating products that resonate with fans, from concept to production, while collaborating in a f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$137K - $171K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical cooling and hydraulic systems for modular AI data centers. Drive design, integration, and commissioning of innovative solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability ac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock exceptional design solutions as a Senior UX Designer, driving A/B testing and personalization for leading Ecommerce brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience an...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $126K *

Architect cutting-edge mechanical systems that drive innovation. Collaborate with global teams to develop, test, and integrate safe designs across projects, ensuring high performance and reliability i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower our storytelling by designing impactful presentations that showcase our agency’s capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visually compelling and unique materials that r...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $132K *

Deliver innovative product designs and solutions in composite and metallic structures. Collaborate across teams to develop prototypes, ensuring project goals are met while adhering to performance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $126K *

Collaborate with machinists and customers to gather and process data for re-engineering parts, utilizing 3D scanning, CAD modeling, and technical support. Engage with various departments and travel to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $192K *

Lead the development of human factors requirements for innovative vehicle designs. Drive occupant packaging from concept to production, ensuring optimal ergonomics and compliance with industry standar...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Drive the design and development of innovative ground systems for defense platforms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient operations while optimizing for performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining digital delivery in major infrastructure projects. Lead high-performing teams, establish strategies, and drive innovation while collaborating with multidisciplinary exper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful digital experiences by leading UX strategy and discovery. Collaborate with clients and teams to transform user needs into actionable design recommendations, ensuring high-quality outco...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Lead innovative manufacturing projects in a dynamic environment, driving quality and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and implement improvements, ensuring successful har...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting trustworthy automation experiences, where you'll own every aspect of user interaction from design through implementation, impacting the protection of user iden...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative mechanical components for new Home products by leading cross-functional teams and managing program execution from prototype to mass production, ensuring quality and schedule complia...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $120K *

Champion the optimization of manufacturing processes in advanced satellite communications, driving efficiency and quality through innovative design and strategic planning while ensuring a seamless tra...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $191K *

Drive design strategy to enhance product experiences with exceptional craftsmanship, systems thinking, and leadership. Collaborate across teams to innovate and elevate complex B2B software, while ment...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing tooling processes and enhancing production efficiency. You'll manage inventory, collaborate with vendors, and support engineering efforts to ensure seamless...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$99K - $157K *

Innovate cutting-edge PCB designs for space systems, leading multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-reliability solutions. Drive design standards and efficiency while managing complex projects from c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.