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 Engineer I, Mechanical Systems Design
$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
Senior Engineer I, Mechanical Systems Design
$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
Staff Product Designer, MarianaOS
$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...
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$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...
2 weeks ago
Usability Engineer 2, Design Assurance
$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
$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
Technology Systems - Senior Designer
$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
Architectural Specification & Design Consultant
$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...
1 week ago
Organization Development Specialist
$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
Senior Research & Development Specialist, Formations
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
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Technical Product Manager - Pioneer
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
$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
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
$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
$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...
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Product Implementation Specialist
$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
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
$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
Senior Staff Product Designer, Core
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Staff Product Designer, Core
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
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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.