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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$100K - $135K *

Transform the digital customer experience by designing and optimizing user interfaces for web and mobile applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that enhance usabili...

2 days ago

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

$94K - $124K *

Tackle comprehensive process mapping and improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency across the global supply chain. Collaborate with teams to analyze gaps, validate processes, and prepar...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of energy by leading physical design projects for Power Substations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to deliver high-quality designs for voltage levels from 34.5kV to 500kV, ensurin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $155K *

Transform customer experiences as a Digital Product Manager, driving strategic initiatives for a seamless My Account platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user engagement and deliver mea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $155K *

Shape the future of customer interactions by driving the My Account platform's strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and deliver measurable...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of banking technology by designing and building scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver hig...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team to design and maintain scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while embracing AI-ass...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join us to design and develop innovative software tools that enhance user experience. Collaborate directly with engineering to create seamless applications that impact millions. Emphasize a hands-on a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing hydraulic pumps and valves, collaborating with teams to solve fluid power challenges, and managing projects to enhance performance and efficiency in a hand...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Shape the future of avionics as a Principal Electrical Engineer, leading all stages of hardware development from design to transition while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $103K *

Join us to design and develop propulsion hardware as a Mechanical Designer. Collaborate with engineers, create detailed CAD models, and ensure manufacturability of mechanical designs. Your expertise w...

Huntsville, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $103K *

Shape the future of propulsion technology by designing and drafting mechanical components for solid rocket motors. Collaborate with engineers to create precise CAD models and ensure manufacturability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $103K *

Shape the future of propulsion technology by designing and drafting mechanical components for solid rocket motors. Collaborate with engineers to create detailed CAD models and ensure manufacturable de...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $103K *

Design and deliver innovative mechanical solutions for propulsion systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings. Ensure compliance with spec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $103K *

Join our team to design and develop propulsion hardware, utilizing your CAD expertise to create detailed models and drawings. Collaborate with engineers to ensure manufacturable designs while enhancin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product vision and strategy, driving customer insights to align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring impactful outcomes f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $114K *

Lead the charge in innovative packaging engineering, driving design and sustainability initiatives from concept to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance brand experiences and ensure qu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Explore an opportunity to drive product marketing strategies, support sales initiatives, and enhance customer engagement within the optical connectivity sector while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $132K *

Pioneer innovative testing solutions by developing and maintaining software for prototype validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality while troubleshooting Android and Linux d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-fidelity mockups and ensure accessibility, while managing multiple pr...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative electro-mechanical equipment. Collaborate on projects to enhance production processes while ensuring quality and efficiency. Your expertise will dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of product development projects, leading technical teams through all phases from concept to production while managing risks and ensuring alignment from design to marketing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Lead product strategy and execution for low voltage superconducting systems, translating customer needs into actionable requirements. Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to drive product...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $110K *

Deliver results by coordinating manufacturing programs ensuring compliance with customer requirements, cultivating continuous improvement, and achieving targets for cost, quality, and schedule while c...

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  •   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.