Product Designer

Job Description:Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute high-fidelity prototypes for mobile and tablet interfaces, translating concepts into user-friendly designs that align with our brand and business objectives.Conduct comprehensive UX research and testing methodologies to gather user feedback, identify pain points, and iterate on UI design solutions for optimal user satisfaction on mobile, tablet, and desktop.Help define early product concepts, flesh out the high-level workflow and micro-interactions of a feature, and execute on an effective visual design for mobile and tablet applications.Cultivate empathy for end-users across product teams & stakeholders by creating and maintaining user personas for mission operators.Collaborate with developers to design and build data-centered tools with intuitive mobile and tablet interfaces that improve operator and user experience.Create, collaborate, and iterate on user flows, user personas, user roles, user journeys, and other UXI design artifacts.Plan iterative UI design improvements that improve the mission user experience.Document UI solutions and contribute to the team's shared component library.Work closely with other product teams and designers to ensure seamless cross-product integration with all other UDS platform tools.Develop a deep understanding of disconnected operations, classification boundaries, and DoD operational constraints.Requirements:Portfolio requirement: Must demonstrate proven experience designing mobile and tablet versions of enterprise software with clear examples of:Web-to-tablet responsive design with specific UX/UI decisions clearly articulatedComplex workflows adapted for smaller screens while maintaining functionalityAdaptive layouts that work across different device sizes and orientationsInformation architecture optimized for mobile contexts3-5 years of product design experience with at least 1-2 years designing enterprise mobile/tablet applicationsStrong domain knowledge of both Android (Material Design) and iOS (HIG) design patterns — demonstrated understanding of platform conventions and when to divergeSolid proficiency across system design, UX/interaction design, and visual designProficiency in Figma — component libraries, auto-layout, variables, responsive design techniques, and developer handoffUnderstanding of accessibility fundamentals (WCAG 2.1 AA minimum) with specific attention to mobile contexts: contrast for outdoor viewing, touch target sizing, one-handed operationAbility to explore different solutions, identify trade-offs, and articulate a strong rationale for design decisionsExperience facilitating design critiques, user testing sessions, and stakeholder reviewsProven experience designing mobile and tablet versions of enterprise software — you've solved the challenges of translating complex workflows to smaller screensExperience with adaptive layouts across phones, tablets, and foldablesUnderstanding of responsive design principles and breakpoint strategiesKnowledge of mobile-specific interaction patterns: swipe gestures, pull-to-refresh, bottom sheets, floating action buttonsExperience designing for offline-first or disconnected scenariosFamiliarity with Tailwind CSS utility-first approach and constraints — enough to have informed conversations with engineers about feasibility and implementationUnderstanding of progressive web apps (PWAs) or hybrid mobile development approachesBasic understanding of Kubernetes concepts or willingness xevrcyc to learn (containers, clusters, pods, deployments)Understanding of how operators interact with infrastructure management tools in field environmentsExcellent visual and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiencesProven ability to work autonomously, know when to ask for help, and actively resolve dependenciesStrong facilitation skills for design workshops, user research sessions, and alignment meetingsComfort working in ambiguous problem spaces and turning vague requirements into concrete designsExperience working fully remote with distributed teams across time zonesBenefits:Medical/Dental/VisionPremiums are 100% Company PaidHealth Reimbursement AccountLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401k Retirement PlanCompany Stock OptionsHome Office BudgetFlexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year'sPaid Parental LeaveReimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptionsConferences (travel, lodging, and fees)