About the position
The Senior Product Designer at TheIncLab plays a crucial role in transforming complex data into actionable insights through innovative visualizations. This position involves leveraging user-centered design practices and data engineering expertise to create scalable solutions for data-rich platforms, particularly in defense and security applications. The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that user needs and business goals are met while contributing to the development of intuitive user interfaces and applications.
Responsibilities
- Apply data engineering experience to address complex challenges and align product vision with user and business goals.
- Create intuitive, visually engaging representations of complex data to inform decision-making and enhance user understanding.
- Develop interactive dashboards, visual models, and tools to support user engagement.
- Work closely with the systems engineering and development teams to understand data flows and influence product architecture.
- Collaborate daily with the product team to design unique user experiences through user flows, wireframes, and storyboards.
- Research and develop new and innovative ways to deliver intuitive features and functionality to end-users.
- Create interactive prototypes and have an advanced technical understanding of tools such as Illustrator, Figma, Adobe XD, and Photoshop.
- Collaborate with end-users to understand their intent and needs for the application.
- Facilitate design thinking workshops, driving ideation and prototyping processes with cross-functional teams.
- Communicate and present design concepts, insights, and product demos to clients.
- Complete tasks within budgeted time and work with management to escalate any project and/or task issues.
- Be resourceful with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to project issues, changes, or updates.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Product Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years' experience in Product Development, Data Science, or other equivalent roles.
- Proficient with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe XD, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
- Demonstrated experience in designing and developing for a variety of platforms (desktop, mobile, web).
- Demonstrated experience working in product teams.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of design in web development (HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, React) is a plus.
- Knowledge of 3D tools and workflows such as Blender, C4D, and Maya is a plus.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with user-centered design methodologies.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.
- Experience in the defense or aerospace industries.
Benefits
- Hybrid and Flexible Work Environment that supports working remote and in-office.
- Professional Development Programs to support training and certification reimbursement, skill development, continued learning, and career advancement.
- Paid Time Off for personal time off, volunteering, holidays, and more.
- Health and Wellness Benefits that include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
- 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
- 401(k) Plan Options that includes up to a 4% match and immediate vesting.
- Incentive Bonuses for eligible clearance, performance, retention, and referrals.
