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 *

Engage as a key liaison between manufacturing and design engineering, solving complex electrical and mechanical challenges while supporting diverse production initiatives and ensuring adherence to qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K *

Lead the charge in creating impactful visual design solutions that enhance brand expression and customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive graphics across produc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative product design in a dynamic team, driving solutions from concept to production. Engage in cross-functional collaboration, ensuring designs meet consumer needs and manufacturin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $106K *

Transform building design by creating innovative plumbing systems. Collaborate with engineers and architects to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions while ensuring compliance with industry stan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative plumbing systems for complex building projects. Contribute your expertise in a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality, sustainable soluti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining legal tech by designing intuitive AI-driven products. Take ownership of the design process for innovative user experiences, solving complex workflows and enhancing law fi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's defining the future of legal technology. As a Senior Product Designer, you’ll drive innovative, AI-powered user experiences and collaborate across teams to transform complex workflo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $190K *

Drive the introduction of special processes for metal structures, collaborating with design engineers to enhance manufacturability and reliability. Lead trade studies, define process controls, and man...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team leading additive manufacturing operations, driving quality, safety, and efficiency while overseeing staffing, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $148K *

Contribute to the development of innovative medical devices by leading the design, testing, and integration of complex electronic hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Unlock innovative solutions in medical device development by leading the design, testing, and integration of complex electronic hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance p...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative electrical designs and product development, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Engage in prototyping, testing, integration, and troubleshooting to pus...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $308K *

Lead the charge in designing and architecting advanced NAND datapath systems, utilizing AI for enhanced productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, timing clos...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Transform your career by designing integrated rack solutions for enterprise data centers. Lead rack-level design from concept to installation, ensuring optimal performance through collaboration and in...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovation by designing vehicle-specific mechanical interfaces for autonomy systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and manufacturability while directly impacting techno...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance consumer products through innovative mechanical design and collaboration, ensuring manufacturability and quality from concept to production. Drive projects independently...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space exploration by designing and developing innovative mechanical systems. Collaborate with experts to create solutions that meet NASA's rigorous standards a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $149K *

Advance your career by managing and innovating semiconductor product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and meet market demands, ensuring impactful solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $149K *

Lead the charge in advancing semiconductor product strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet market demands and drive business growth throughout t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $149K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in semiconductor product management. You'll lead product strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $149K *

Develop and execute product strategies for semiconductor solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and meet market demands. Manage the product lifecycle and ensure align...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of aerospace by managing complex flight test projects, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget. Drive risk mitigation and enhance orga...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative product solutions that address customer needs, enhance user experience, and drive business growth. Manage the entire product lifecycle from strategy t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $122K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex infrastructure and environmental projects. Collaborate with Client-Partners to manage project lifecycles, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering strong s...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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

$100K - $130K *

Develop and oversee the product roadmap for standardized low-rise building products, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to deliver cost-effective, permit-ready solutions that enhance sales a...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.