Senior Product Designer-Data Engineer

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Full-time - Senior

McLean, VA

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.