Senior Product Designer (Data Engineering Focus)

Job description

The Mission Starts Here
TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital platforms and systems that have a profound and positive impact on the lives of our customers, our people, and the free world depending on both of us.



We are seeking a Senior Product Designer to join our Product Team and help us revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success.

In this role, you will leverage user-centered design (UCD) practices, design thinking methodologies, and data engineering expertise to create innovative solutions for data-rich platforms.

Join us in shaping the future of product design.

If you are ready to make an impact and help design next-generation user interfaces and applications that support tactical operations, apply today!
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept
As a Senior Product Designer, you will play a key role in transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights through compelling visualizations while driving the development of innovative, scalable solutions.

Success in this position requires confidence diving into the raw data and using tools like SQL and other related technologies to analyze, interpret, and extract meaningful insights that inform design decisions and align with product goals.



What will you do?


+ 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

** Please include a URL for an online portfolio in addition to your resume.

Submissions with a portfolio will be given more consideration **

Required Qualifications


+ 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.

+ Ability to travel up to 20% based on company and customer needs.

+ This is a hybrid position and currently requires three days in office (Tuesday to Thursday) at one of our facilities.



Clearance Requirements

+ Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level.

Existing clearance preferred


Why Join TheIncLab?


You will be part of a collaborative and innovative team, and a growing company that understands the development of career pathways, and the success of each of its employees, is the essential ingredient to enable it to deliver for customers.



You will have substantial opportunities to have a meaningful impact.

You will collaborate with mission stakeholders and customers, and contribute to the design of complex, resilient systems architectures that support critical defense and national security missions.

You will work at the forefront of tactical systems, communication networks, cloud infrastructures, and unmanned autonomous systems for defense applications.




Benefits

What We Offer

We recognize that innovation thrives when employees are provided with the support and resources, they need to be successful in balancing career and life.

We offer a range of benefits.

As part of our team, you will enjoy:


+ 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.



+ A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.



About TheIncLab

Founded in 2015, TheIncLab (“TIL”) is the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab.

We engineer complex, integrated solutions that combine cutting-edge AI technologies with emerging systems-of-systems to solve some of the most difficult challenges in the defense and aerospace industries.

Our work spans diverse technology landscapes, from rapid ideation and prototyping to deployment.



At TIL, we foster a culture of relentless optimism.

No problem is too hard, no project is too big, and no challenge is too complex to tackle.

This is possible due to the positive attitude of our teams.

We approach every problem with a “yes” attitude and focus on results.

Our motto, “demo or die,” encompasses the idea that failure is not an option.



We do all of this with a work ethic rooted in kindness and professionalism.

The positive attitude of our teams is only possible due to the support TIL provides to each individual.



At TIL, we believe that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and innovation.

Our teams are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to complex problems.

We understand that the path to success is not always straightforward, but we are committed to persevering and finding a way forward.

Our culture of relentless optimism is not just about having a positive attitude; it is about taking action and making things happen.

We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we know that by working together, we can achieve great things.

Our teams are made up of individuals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to making a difference.

Learn more about TheIncLab and our job opportunities at www.theinclab.com.


**Salary range guidance provided is not a guarantee of compensation.

Offers of employment may be at a salary range that is outside of this range and will be based on qualifications, experience, and possible contractual requirements.

**This is a direct hire position, and we do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies.

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