Director Of Product Design Jobs in Rhode Island
Director Of Product Design jobs in Rhode Island are concentrated in Providence and the greater Narragansett Bay corridor, where companies like Amica Mutual, Textron, and GTECH (IGT) maintain established design and product teams. The most sought-after specialties in Rhode Island are enterprise UX leadership, design systems strategy, and cross-platform product experience. Demand at the senior and director level is steady, anchored by a mix of insurance, technology, and consumer-facing companies that treat design as a core business function. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
Develop solutions, across functional disciplines such as: network design, facility design, WMS & emerging technologies.
Develop people, procedures, and training to ensure efficient and effective warehouse operations to achieve significant P&L contributions across UNFI business units.
Develop competitive solutions for customers to increase service levels and reduce OPEX. Lead solution development and drives the end-to-end development and solutioning of UNFI capacity projects through warehouse sizing, warehouse design, assessing network capacity, network supply chain design and developing an optimal design to meet all stakeholder demands.
Own delivery and financial performance of assigned solutions design projects. Effectively lead and organize other cross-functional teams in support of project development and execution, including but not limited to IT, automation, local sites, regional operations, transportation, warehouse slotting, finance and others as needed. Evaluate operational, service, and capital trade-offs.
Provide financial oversight for assigned initiatives. Identify cross-project risks and evaluate major trade-off decisions to reporting manager with recommended resolution paths.
Ensure project execution aligns with enterprise design standards, methodologies and design direction established by senior leadership. Lead continuous improvement and re-engineering initiatives such as, but no limited to process re-design and improvements, warehouse layout design, slotting, varying levels of automation.
Deliver improvements to UNFI’s supply chain through various types of projects including facility design and automation business case development. Lead and develop Solutions Design Managers and Analysts. Foster team growth and inspire high performance.
Lead talent identification, recruitment, and development to build a strong, future ready team. Provide advanced analytical support on reengineering and continuous improvement projects. Incorporate appropriate business skills into design work (e.g. statistics, operations research, organizational behavior, finance, accounting, information technology etc.).
Develop and present capital investment recommendations and financial analysis for review by Senior Director and Vice President.
Design new tools and supports the development of national Facility Design standards and playbook.
Ensure Direct Reports are well trained, effective, and optimally used. Coach Managers regarding policy, procedure, and program changes. Conduct performance appraisals as required.
Formulates and implements corrective actions as needed. Recommends promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments as appropriate. Assume responsibility for ensuring professional business relationships are established and maintained with customers, vendors, the business community, and trade organizations.
Exhibit a commitment to excellence and to superior customer service – both external and internal – in every aspect of the warehousing function.
Work with warehouse leadership to analyze trends, implement new technologies and drive overall performance to maximize customer satisfaction, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervises 3 subordinates - Managers, Solutions Design and Managers Project Slotting Optimization
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Logistics Engineering, a related field, or a foreign equivalent plus 3 years of post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any supply chain/logistics related job titles.
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Applicants must have 3 years of experience in the following:
(1) supply chain design, network optimization or operations transformation;
(2) developing and defending capital investment business cases;
(3) AutoCAD and Ability to analyze data sets with Analytical Tools including MS Power BI, Access, Alteryx;
(4) Implementing new warehouse distribution centers and warehouse automation;
(5) Working in the wholesale food distribution systems and third party logistics providers;
(6) optimizing warehouse performance, reducing operational costs, and enhancing warehouse efficiency;
(7) Implementing new warehouse distribution centers and warehouse automation; and
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(8) Warehouse design including layouts, elevations, rack systems, sizing, capacity, and wms system capabilities as well as warehouse budgeting (labor, opex, capex). 0-10%
Domestic travel required to visit company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons. 100% telecommuting required.
Compensation: $189,767/year
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Job Description:
Develop solutions, across functional disciplines such as: network design, facility design, WMS & emerging technologies.
Develop people, procedures, and training to ensure efficient and effective warehouse operations to achieve significant P&L contributions across UNFI business units.
Develop competitive solutions for customers to increase service levels and reduce OPEX. Lead solution development and drives the end-to-end development and solutioning of UNFI capacity projects through warehouse sizing, warehouse design, assessing network capacity, network supply chain design and developing an optimal design to meet all stakeholder demands.
Own delivery and financial performance of assigned solutions design projects. Effectively lead and organize other cross-functional teams in support of project development and execution, including but not limited to IT, automation, local sites, regional operations, transportation, warehouse slotting, finance and others as needed. Evaluate operational, service, and capital trade-offs.
Provide financial oversight for assigned initiatives. Identify cross-project risks and evaluate major trade-off decisions to reporting manager with recommended resolution paths.
Ensure project execution aligns with enterprise design standards, methodologies and design direction established by senior leadership. Lead continuous improvement and re-engineering initiatives such as, but no limited to process re-design and improvements, warehouse layout design, slotting, varying levels of automation.
Deliver improvements to UNFI’s supply chain through various types of projects including facility design and automation business case development. Lead and develop Solutions Design Managers and Analysts. Foster team growth and inspire high performance.
Lead talent identification, recruitment, and development to build a strong, future ready team. Provide advanced analytical support on reengineering and continuous improvement projects. Incorporate appropriate business skills into design work (e.g. statistics, operations research, organizational behavior, finance, accounting, information technology etc.).
Develop and present capital investment recommendations and financial analysis for review by Senior Director and Vice President.
Design new tools and supports the development of national Facility Design standards and playbook.
Ensure Direct Reports are well trained, effective, and optimally used. Coach Managers regarding policy, procedure, and program changes. Conduct performance appraisals as required.
Formulates and implements corrective actions as needed. Recommends promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments as appropriate. Assume responsibility for ensuring professional business relationships are established and maintained with customers, vendors, the business community, and trade organizations.
Exhibit a commitment to excellence and to superior customer service – both external and internal – in every aspect of the warehousing function.
Work with warehouse leadership to analyze trends, implement new technologies and drive overall performance to maximize customer satisfaction, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervises 3 subordinates - Managers, Solutions Design and Managers Project Slotting Optimization
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Logistics Engineering, a related field, or a foreign equivalent plus 3 years of post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any supply chain/logistics related job titles.
-
Applicants must have 3 years of experience in the following:
(1) supply chain design, network optimization or operations transformation;
(2) developing and defending capital investment business cases;
(3) AutoCAD and Ability to analyze data sets with Analytical Tools including MS Power BI, Access, Alteryx;
(4) Implementing new warehouse distribution centers and warehouse automation;
(5) Working in the wholesale food distribution systems and third party logistics providers;
(6) optimizing warehouse performance, reducing operational costs, and enhancing warehouse efficiency;
(7) Implementing new warehouse distribution centers and warehouse automation; and
-
(8) Warehouse design including layouts, elevations, rack systems, sizing, capacity, and wms system capabilities as well as warehouse budgeting (labor, opex, capex). 0-10%
Domestic travel required to visit company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons. 100% telecommuting required.
Compensation: $189,767/year
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Director Of Product Design Job Market in Rhode Island
A snapshot from current Rhode Island openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Raytheon3
- UNFI1
- AMETEK1
- Cohera1C
- SEACORP1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Rhode Island Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of product design jobs across Rhode Island.
- 8 or more years of product design experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Proven ability to build and manage multidisciplinary design teams
- Deep expertise in UX research, interaction design, and design systems
- Experience partnering with product management and engineering at the executive level
- Strong portfolio demonstrating shipped products and measurable user outcomes
- Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, or comparable collaborative design tools
Director Of Product Design Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of product design in Rhode Island?
There is no state-issued license required to work as a director of product design in Rhode Island. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in graphic design, interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field, often from programs at Rhode Island School of Design or the University of Rhode Island. From there, candidates build toward director roles by advancing through senior design and design management positions, accumulating a portfolio of shipped products, and demonstrating the ability to lead teams and influence product strategy at the organizational level.
How much do director of product designs make in Rhode Island?
Director of product designs in Rhode Island earn a median of about $101,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,810 for the lowest 10% to over $137,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire director of product designs in Rhode Island?
Companies currently hiring director of product designs in Rhode Island include Raytheon, UNFI, and AMETEK, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Rhode Island's concentration of insurance, technology, and financial services companies means many of these openings sit within large, established organizations that run mature in-house design functions.
Which Rhode Island cities have the most director of product design jobs?
Portsmouth, Providence, and Bristol account for the most director of product design openings in Rhode Island. Providence drives the majority of listings as the state's commercial and technology hub, home to the corporate offices of companies like Amica Mutual and IGT, while surrounding communities like Cranston and East Providence contribute additional openings tied to those same employer networks.
Are there remote director of product design jobs in Rhode Island?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of director of product design openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the nature of design leadership work, which centers on digital tools, collaborative software, and stakeholder meetings that translate well to distributed environments. Strategic and systems-level design work tends to be the most remote-friendly portion of the role.
How can I get hired as a director of product design in Rhode Island with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a senior product designer or design lead role at a Rhode Island employer and building toward a director title from within. Companies like IGT and Textron occasionally hire senior individual contributors who grow into management through internal programs. Building a strong portfolio of UX and product work, contributing to open-source or volunteer design projects in Rhode Island's active design community, and completing Rhode Island School of Design's continuing education programs in design leadership can accelerate that trajectory considerably.
Where can I find and apply to director of product design jobs in Rhode Island?
You can find and apply to director of product design jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and goals, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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