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.
Senior Business Process Design Lead
$160K - $183K *
Partner with us to redesign legal workflows through user-centered design, AI integration, and innovative technology solutions, enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction in a collaborative and dynam...
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
$92K - $110K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative mechanical designs for diverse projects, collaborating with teams to meet customer needs while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high standards in design...
1 week ago
$130K - $150K *
Elevate your career by managing BIM processes across global projects. Lead the development of modeling standards, oversee physical security designs, and foster collaboration among multidisciplinary te...
3 weeks ago
Senior Business Process Design Lead
$160K - $183K *
Analyze user needs and design innovative solutions for internal and client projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and implement AI solutions to...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Business Process Design Lead
$160K - $183K *
Join a dynamic team designing innovative legal solutions through user insights and streamlined workflows, enhancing efficiency with AI and automation while ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong co...
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Senior Industrial Designer, Fauna
$145K - $196K *
Empower your career by leading Class A surface development for innovative robotic designs. Collaborate with engineers to ensure production-ready models while defining cosmetic finishes and maintaining...
2 days ago
$94K - $193K *
Join our dynamic Sportsbook Product Design team to shape customer-centered experiences. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver impactful design solutions from discovery to launch, while growing you...
4 days ago
Hardware Production Program Manager
$110K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of hardware design and production, overseeing the lifecycle of innovative aerial sensors and drone payloads, while driving cross-team collaboration and operatio...
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Product Designer ($300k - $500k)
$300K - $500K *
Unlock potential by crafting user-centric interfaces for web and mobile, translating complex concepts into intuitive designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Product Platform: Product Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by owning customer-facing features from design to launch. Collaborate with product and design to build scalable systems that enhance developer productivity a...
Yesterday
Product Platform: Product Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Transform your career by owning customer-facing features in a dynamic team. Collaborate with product and design to build scalable systems that enhance developer productivity and enterprise controls, d...
Yesterday
Product Platform: Product Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to develop enterprise-grade AI products, enhancing customer experiences and driving innovation. Collaborate across functions to build scalable systems and features that empower use...
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Product Designer, Apple Weather
$120K - $145K *
Join us to design intuitive, high-impact user experiences that delight. Collaborate with teams to create innovative interactions, simplify complex problems, and ensure seamless product delivery while...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of product excellence by collaborating with sales, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive commercial success while ensuring customer satisfaction a...
3 weeks ago
Senior UX Designer, YouTube Premium
$159K - $230K *
Shape the future of user experiences by leading design initiatives, collaborating across teams, and implementing visual design systems to create innovative, multi-platform products that resonate with...
1 week ago
Senior Embedded Hardware Design Engineer
$118K - $163K *
Shape the future of advanced digital and power hardware by leveraging your expertise in circuit design, DSP/PLD/FPGA integration, and power electronics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by leading advanced IC packaging strategies in a dynamic startup. Drive innovative architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence product roadmaps while shap...
2 days ago
$68K - $122K *
Drive impactful architectural design efforts while leading the production of construction documents. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure quality and compliance across...
Reposted 3 days ago
Associate Global Product Manager - Hardware
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining product innovation by driving the development of cutting-edge hardware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to enhance consumer experiences and propel a w...
1 week ago
$87K - $108K *
Empower our manufacturing excellence by optimizing processes, enhancing safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to elevate product quality and operational effi...
2 days ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
$130K - $150K *
Lead the design and development of innovative power electronics products, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure efficient performance from concept through production. Drive solutions in high-powe...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
$125K - $140K *
Lead the charge in creating innovative mechanical designs for power electronics. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal functionality and reliability from product conception to deployment in...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Current Products Mechanical Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Advance product quality by monitoring feedback and improving designs. Collaborate with teams to innovate and validate mechanical solutions for existing product lines while ensuring reliable manufactur...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Specialist, Materials, Planning, SIOP (Onsite)
$86K - $165K *
Join our team to optimize production control activities, ensuring material readiness and on-time delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve constraints and enhance operational perfor...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading the design of data-driven B2B SaaS experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces that empower users in high-stakes decision-making. Sh...
1 week ago
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.