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 - $171K *

Transform your career by leading innovative product design for diverse brands. Collaborate with teams to create exceptional designs that align with market trends and business objectives, ensuring qual...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative AI-powered products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive B2B SaaS experiences, driving projects from concept to launch whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of engineering documentation for advanced radar systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain technical drawings, ensuring compliance with standards while su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$60K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by designing and releasing innovative exterior automotive accessories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to launch, while ensuring quality an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative product development through design, testing, and integration of mechanical solutions. Transform concepts into market-ready products while en...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning and evolving a comprehensive design system that enhances digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards, improve workflows, and integrat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by designing cutting-edge hardware for space missions. Collaborate with diverse teams to create reliable systems, driving innovation in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences through innovative design. Lead complex UX projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior designers while driving user...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative UX design projects that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful designs, mentor junior designers, and contribute to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences through innovative design. Lead comprehensive research, create impactful prototypes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive use...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $240K *

Drive impactful design solutions by collaborating with engineering and product teams, validating choices with analytics, and enhancing user flows through innovative UI/UX approaches in a fast-paced en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Advance your career by designing innovative products from concept to production. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences and create functional, aesthetically pleasing designs that...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of innovative product designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional solutions. Balance multiple priorities while creating prototypes and optimizing designs f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Shape the future of product design by creating innovative solutions that translate complex ideas into seamless user experiences. Collaborate across teams to craft visually compelling, functional, and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $185K *

Explore innovative design solutions and shape user experiences by leading the end-to-end product design process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch impactful features that resonate wi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $210K *

Engage in hands-on digital product design, conducting user research and creating prototypes. Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure designs meet user needs and maintain high standards across Aja...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's passionate about engineering innovation to design and build the next generation of mobile devices. Lead multi-functional projects, deliver design solutions, and collaborate with ven...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $146K *

Lead the optimization of a global spare parts distribution network, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and drive strategic improvements, ensuring efficient material...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic team to lead innovative product design from concept to production, utilizing advanced modeling and collaboration skills to create user-centered solutions that drive market success and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine our product portfolio by identifying consumer needs and market opportunities. Lead cross-functional innovation initiatives from concept through launch, drive growth strategies, and implement...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of technical customer engagements, troubleshooting software issues, and enhancing product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and inform produ...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative product development for Baby products across global markets. Collaborate effectively with teams to meet complex business needs while driving revenue growth and product leadership in a...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $129K *

Unlock your potential as you design innovative medical devices, collaborating across teams to develop and verify mechanical solutions in a regulated environment. Join us in shaping the future of healt...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Lead innovative product design and development of air compressors. Collaborate broadly to enhance existing designs, manage projects, and ensure compliance. Utilize your expertise to create solutions t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower creators by leading design projects for a generative AI platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft intuitive user experiences, balancing creativity and technology to inspire mi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.