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 Design Engineer, Mechanical
$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...
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$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
$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...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative structural design and analysis of concrete products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while enhancing pro...
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$94K - $124K *
Empower innovation by leading the development of complex products from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and market readiness while mentoring junior deve...
4 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Engage in transformative product design, owning the user experience across all Nolla Skin applications. Collaborate closely with the founding team to shape a cohesive design language that enhances hea...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative product design by owning the end-to-end process for AI-powered experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into intuitive solutions, shaping n...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in defining an AI-first design process, shaping complex product experiences, and mentoring a small design team to elevate design standards and drive impactful outcomes in a dynamic B2B...
1 week ago
$91K - $113K *
Advance your career by driving project efficiency and collaboration within a dynamic design team. Leverage your expertise to manage schedules, resources, and communications, ensuring successful produc...
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$80K - $95K *
Advance customer experiences by designing intuitive digital solutions that engage users and drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, accessible designs that r...
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Design Project Manager, Packaging
$88K - $105K *
Champion the creative process by managing packaging projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, quality, and alignment with marketing...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower innovation by driving the design and development of advanced firearms. Collaborate across teams to ensure production goals for performance, safety, and quality are achieved, while enhancing ma...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $100K *
Engineer innovative solutions in Process Design Engineering, collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional industrial chemical projects. Leverage your expertise to drive design activities and ensu...
1 week ago
$71K - $104K *
Innovate in product engineering by enhancing design, manufacturability, and reliability. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage changes, and deliver projects on time, ensuring quality a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Design Engineer
$130K - $225K *
Innovate cutting-edge product designs by collaborating cross-functionally, leveraging 5+ years of mechatronic expertise to transform concepts into functional prototypes and drive advancements in 3D pr...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Designer - Healthcare
$75K - $125K *
Elevate healthcare design by leading project teams in creating innovative, compliant construction documentation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met while mentoring junior st...
6 days ago
Senior Technical Designer - Healthcare
$75K - $125K *
Champion innovative design solutions in healthcare projects, leading a team to ensure successful project delivery and documentation. Engage with clients and stakeholders to meet project goals while fo...
6 days ago
Senior Technical Designer - Healthcare
$75K - $125K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative healthcare design solutions. Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful documentation and construction, while mentoring teammates and fostering client...
6 days ago
Senior Technical Designer - Healthcare
$75K - $125K *
Lead the technical execution of healthcare design projects, guiding teams in documentation and construction. Collaborate with project managers to achieve project goals while fostering client relations...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape innovative user experiences by designing, prototyping, and implementing dynamic interfaces and transitions for an AI-native app, collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to craft...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower a dynamic team of product designers as you shape strategic vision and drive design-led transformation. Collaborate across functions to create cohesive, user-centered experiences that elevate p...
1 week ago
Executive Communications Design Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Elevate executive communications by designing impactful presentations and visuals that convey complex business narratives clearly for high-stakes stakeholder engagements. Utilize advanced design skill...
3 weeks ago
Executive Communications Design Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Create high-impact visual presentations for executives and investors, transforming complex narratives into compelling slides. Leverage advanced design skills and storytelling techniques to clearly con...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $200K *
Design and deliver exceptional user experiences for mobile and web, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create polished interfaces and scalable design systems that drive user engagement and s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences using Figma and React, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to produc...
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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.