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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$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful architectural design by leveraging advanced principles and expertise. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality deliverables while making autonomous project decisions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by applying advanced architectural principles to design projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results and m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of advanced architectural design projects, applying your expertise to create detailed plans and specifications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading architectural design projects, applying advanced principles to create detailed plans and specifications. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance while makin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to elevate user experiences through innovative design and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions that transform tax filing, ensuring alignment wi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $112K *

Lead the charge in engineering projects focused on cost improvement and sustaining existing products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product design, manage project life cycles, and ensure c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $155K *

Lead and inspire innovative interior design initiatives, fostering relationships and developing strategies to enhance client experiences across multiple projects in a collaborative environment...

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing advanced packaging design rules and test structures. Collaborate across teams to enhance semiconductor processes, analyze data for insights, and leverage AI to streaml...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of mechanical design by leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients. Drive innovative solutions in HVAC and plumbing systems while enhancing your lead...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $171K *

Transform healthcare by leading the design of innovative medical devices that enhance patient outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive projects from concept through to launch while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $94K *

Optimize quality engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving design improvements and fostering collaboration across teams for me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $117K *

Join a team that's driving innovative product design in luxury environments. Utilize your skills in 3D modeling and market analysis to create impactful solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $169K *

Lead the PL Product Development portfolio, driving execution from ideation to design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategic priorities, enhance product offerings, and ensure effec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform quality processes by managing compliance and continuous improvement within a dynamic Quality Management System, leading audits, and fostering a quality culture across teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to lead thermal design and validation for advanced AI computing platforms, focusing on liquid cooling systems and thermal-fluid dynamics to ensure optimal perfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Engage in cross-functional collaboration to drive New Product Introductions, optimize component performance, ensure quality improvements, and support engineering transitions from design to production...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $260K *

Lead the design of advanced multi-die substrates, collaborating across teams to ensure high-performance packaging. Drive layout processes using industry-standard tools, shaping the future of semicondu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$201K - $277K *

Architect innovative AI infrastructure solutions, collaborating with top organizations to translate complex requirements into scalable designs. Engage deeply with technical details while guiding produ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion your design expertise by leading the creation of innovative lifestyle products. Drive the entire design process from concept to commercialization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of complex B2B SaaS products by leading design and engineering collaboration, creating prototypes, and refining user experiences based on real customer feedback. Join a dynamic team d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of a distinctive visual brand by leading creative direction, evolving design systems, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance audience engagement and brand recognition...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $118K *

Transform learning experiences by designing impactful programs that enhance performance. Collaborate with experts to create scalable solutions, driving measurable behavior change and ensuring quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of interior design by leading innovative projects, mentoring teams, and engaging clients. Drive excellence in design execution while integrating architectural concepts and ensurin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative interior design projects, driving creativity and excellence. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver exceptional design solutions while mentoring staff and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Join us to lead the design and development of innovative tooling solutions, driving automation and efficiency in production. Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure high-q...

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  •   8 - 10 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.