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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$76K - $100K *

Join a team that designs and develops engaging learning experiences. Use your expertise in instructional design to create impactful content and collaborate with SMEs to meet organizational learning ob...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of concrete products, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing performance and cost-efficiency through collaboration and continuous imp...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $153K *

Lead and innovate within R&D to develop and commercialize carbonated soft drinks, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance product offerings and consumer satis...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $111K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive marketing strategies, product launches, and portfolio growth in the healthcare sector, leveraging market insights and customer engagement to achieve bu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for enterprise integration platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance developer experience, ensure security, and modernize legacy solutions...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join us to shape the future of product engineering as a hands-on leader, guiding a talented team to build exceptional user experiences, enhance engineering quality, and drive growth through effective...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $250K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for in-person payments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bridge complex backend mechanics with user-friendly designs across globa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Engage with clients to enhance healthcare data products by leveraging design expertise, driving innovation, and fostering collaboration across teams. Shape the future of data solutions while ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of medical device innovation, driving hands-on design and validation of FDA-regulated devices and packaging. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance an...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of medical device innovation by leading hands-on design and development of FDA-regulated devices and packaging. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and usability, enha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $177K *

Drive innovation by analyzing and designing complex engineering solutions to enhance product performance and meet customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a design authority, overseeing engineering projects of varying complexity, collaborating across functions to enhance systems and tools, and driving efficient solutions in electr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engage in innovative design integration for automotive interiors, collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance aesthetics and engineering requirements while enhancing customer experience and f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by developing innovative mechanical and plumbing designs for architectural projects. Collaborate with engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality construction documents and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the design process in technical documentation. Manage client expectations and team collaboration while simultaneously ensuring design integrity across various projects, dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative visual storytelling as a Senior Graphic Designer, leading high-impact projects across digital and print. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand identity and delive...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the design and development of high-reliability space electronics, leading projects from schematic design through testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $132K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced manufacturing initiatives for battery protection and emission control products, driving cross-functional collaboration to optimize processes and ensure compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $223K *

Lead the charge in delivering user-centered digital experiences by managing a UX design team, defining strategic direction, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive and acce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Pioneer user-centered design by leading a UX team to create impactful digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define strategy, oversee design execution, and drive innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Empower a UX design team to create user-centered digital experiences. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, accessible...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Lead the charge in delivering user-centered digital experiences by managing a UX design team, defining strategic direction, and ensuring high-quality design execution across multiple platforms while f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $223K *

Lead a UX design team to create user-centered digital experiences. Drive strategic direction, oversee design execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and accessible so...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $163K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading R&D initiatives, managing resources, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery from initiation to completion...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by selecting and optimizing mechanical components for fuel cell powerplants. Collaborate with suppliers, conduct performance tests, and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless int...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.