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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$101K - $152K *

Take ownership of innovative mechanical designs for low and medium voltage power distribution systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver custom solutions, ensuring technical excellenc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in mechanical engineering. Collaborate on complex projects involving low and medium voltage power distribution systems, while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to simplifying complex workflows in MarianaOS. You'll design user-centered experiences, grow our design system, and collaborate across functions to enhance usability for h...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $147K *

Unlock potential by partnering with clients to implement CDI solutions, optimize workflows, and enhance client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise to drive change and ensure best practices in health...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of medical devices by executing usability engineering activities to ensure user-friendly and regulatory-compliant products through collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $92K *

Join a dynamic team to create and modify 3D models and 2D drawings, ensuring designs are manufacturable and practical. Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve design issues and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative technology systems design for diverse building projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering telecommunications, audiovisual, and security solutions while mentoring junior s...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance product awareness and engagement within the architectural community. This role involves building relationships with architects and specifiers, serving as a technical sales e...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize talent management initiatives by driving program execution and continuous improvement. Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to enhance onboarding, leadership development, and succession plann...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate material innovation as a Senior R&D Specialist, collaborating with design leaders to translate historical aesthetics into luxury collections while ensuring quality and performance standards ar...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform complex product narratives into compelling visual stories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create integrated campaigns that resonate across channels, ensuring high-quality design...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate our brand through innovative design and storytelling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling visual concepts for integrated campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand stand...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading zero-to-one product design for innovative AI ventures. Shape product experiences from concept to launch, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to set high desig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in zero-to-one product design for innovative AI ventures. Shape user experiences from concept to launch, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to set high design standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at digital modernization initiatives by leading human-centered product design. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows, automate processes, and create AI-enabled experi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead strategic business growth in the USA, focusing on market entry, key relationships, and executive negotiations. Build and manage a high-performance team while driving revenue and enhancing overall...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the development of scalable platform services, collaborating with engineering and product teams to define requirements, streamline integrations, and enhance innovation acro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Collaborate with us to lead process engineering projects from inception to construction, supporting clients in the chemical industry. Utilize your expertise in PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specification...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in process engineering, supporting diverse projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative solutions for clients in the chemical...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to streamline product development, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Engage in diverse projects that enhance elec...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technical setup and customer engagement, ensuring seamless product integration and success for enterprise clients during proof-of-concept phases with a focus on...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of propulsion systems by leading hardware design from concept to production. Drive innovation through analysis, prototyping, and testing in a fast-paced environment, ensuring complian...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $237K *

Optimize the renter experience across digital platforms by leading design initiatives, balancing innovation with maintenance, and setting high standards for visual and interaction design. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$162K - $196K *

Pioneer the renter experience across digital platforms, balancing innovation and maintenance. Set design standards, leverage AI tools, and influence product direction while mentoring fellow designers...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Product Engineer, bridging manufacturing and design. Utilize your expertise in electrical systems and CAD to enhance product development, troubleshoot issues, and support qual...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.