Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and prototype command and control systems, complex dashboards, and data visualization tools.
• Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to ensure usability, performance, and precision.
• Conduct user research and usability testing, integrating feedback into iterative design cycles.
• Collaborate in the creation and evolution of design systems and component libraries.
• Translate technical requirements into elegant, intuitive user experiences.

Required Qualifications

• A portfolio demonstrating required skills is mandatory. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
• 5+ years of experience designing and shipping digital products or platforms.
• Expertise in information architecture, interaction design, and visual systems for complex or data-rich environments.
• Strong grasp of typography, layout, and color systems with attention to accessibility and hierarchy.
• Proficiency in Figma for design and prototyping, including component-based workflows.
• Experience designing for multiple platforms and operating systems used in defense or enterprise environments.
• Experience designing command-and-control systems, mission planning tools, or similar military interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to balance usability, clarity, and operational precision.
• Understanding of design for secure or constrained environments.
• Experience conducting usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and synthesizing findings into actionable design updates.
• Strong collaboration skills; able to work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, PMs, and subject matter experts.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for articulating design rationale and tradeoffs.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of leading aspects of the design process independently.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy or DoD systems related to targeting, sensing, or operational visualization.
• Familiarity with Penpot or other design tools used in secure environments.
• Expertise in data visualization, rapid prototyping, and design systems management.
• Background in UX research methods and integrating human factors into design decisions.
• Interest in mentoring other designers and contributing to team growth.