Director of Product Design

Blend360

Columbia, MD

Full Time

Director

19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Blend360 is a leading data science and analytics consulting firm that helps Fortune 500 clients unlock growth through the power of data, technology, and talent. Our collaborative, high-performance teams deliver actionable solutions in AI, ML, digital transformation, and customer experience across industries. We are driven by innovation, a relentless commitment to quality, and a culture that champions people and performance in equal measure. As Blend360 continues to scale its impact, we are seeking a Director of Product Design to lead the product vision and design for our most strategic and innovative client work—bridging business goals and user-centered design into intelligent digital products that drive measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

Define and elevate the product design strategy across Blend360's client engagements, championing Ai-first and human-centered design methods and ensuring seamless integration with project delivery.
Act as a senior advisor to clients, translating user needs and business goals into design opportunities, and influencing executive stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
Mentor and grow a talented team of designers, fostering a culture of craft excellence, constructive critique, and cross-functional collaboration.
Oversee design deliverables from early concepts through to polished interfaces, prototypes, and implementation guidance, applying a systems-thinking mindset to every engagement.
Help evolve Blend360's design methodologies, playbooks, and tools, building repeatable and scalable practices supporting hybrid consulting and product development models.
Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing, pitch work, and shaping new design-driven offerings, while staying at the forefront of emerging design and AI trends.

Requirements

10+ years in digital product design with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design for complex platforms, services, or experiences.
Expertise in user research, UX/UI design, interaction design, and prototyping.
Proven success leading design in cross-functional teams working closely with product managers, data scientists, and engineers.
Experience in consulting, agency, or hybrid client service/product roles.
Strong business acumen—understanding how to connect user needs to viable business outcomes.
Passion for team development, emerging technology, and operational scaling of Ai-first processes.
Excellent storytelling and communication skills.
Experience working in AI/ML, data platforms, or highly technical environments is a plus.