TheIncLab

Junior Product Designer

TheIncLab

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: McLean • Tennessee, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

JavaScriptReactUnity

About the role

  • Collaborate daily with the product team to design unique user experiences through user flows, process flows, and wireframes.
  • Build prototypes ranging from low-fidelity sketches to advanced interactive prototypes in Figma to support user research, concept validation, and iterative design.
  • Create intuitive and accessible user interfaces that support users with a wide range of technical proficiency.
  • Develop, organize, and maintain user guides and related documentation.
  • Create and maintain design systems that enable the design team to work more efficiently and consistently.
  • Facilitate collaborative workshops, usability testing sessions, and design reviews to gather insights and validate design decisions.
  • Engage directly with end users to understand their intent, workflows, and requirements.
  • Analyze user feedback and proactively identify opportunities to iterate and enhance the user experience.
  • Communicate and present design concepts, insights, and product demonstrations to clients and stakeholders.
  • Support the identification and troubleshooting of issues or bugs as needed.
  • Partner closely with developers to design feasible features and ensure accurate implementation of design specifications.
  • Complete tasks within budgeted time and collaborate with management to escalate project- or task-related concerns when necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Design (e.g., Interaction, Graphic, Visual Communications, Product, Industrial), Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2+ years of professional experience designing digital products, ideally beyond conventional dashboards or analytics interfaces.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design work on interactive, novel, or technically complex applications, such as simulations, modeling tools, mapping interfaces, gaming or 3D experiences, spatial computing, or workflow-intensive professional tools.
  • Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Demonstrated experience designing for multiple platforms, including desktop, mobile, and web.
  • Proven experience collaborating within cross-functional product teams.
  • Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Resourcefulness with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving project needs and constraints.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  • This hybrid role currently requires three days per week in-office (Tuesday through Thursday) at one of our facilities in Nashville, or McLean.
  • Must include a URL for an online portfolio in addition to your resume. Submissions without a portfolio will NOT be considered.
  • - **Preferred Qualifications**
  • Experience designing applications involving 3D environments, mapping, simulation, visualization, or geospatial data (strongly preferred).
  • Experience with Cesium or similar 3D mapping engines.
  • Familiarity with 3D interaction patterns, including camera controls, spatial orientation, layering, and object manipulation.
  • Experience working on defense-related or mission-planning products.
  • Experience conducting UX research.
  • Knowledge of web development concepts (HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, React).
  • Knowledge of 3D tools and workflows such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya.
  • Understanding of game design principles or game-engine workflows (e.g., Unity.
  • - **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 is preferred.
Benefits
  • Hybrid and flexible work schedules
  • Professional development programs
  • Training and certification reimbursement
  • Extended and floating holiday schedule
  • Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
  • Health and Wellness Benefits 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 with employer matching
  • Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.
  • A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
user experience designprototypinguser interface designdesign systemsUX researchHTMLCSS3JavaScriptReact3D modeling
Soft skills
collaborationcritical thinkingproblem solvingdecision makingresourcefulnessadaptabilitycommunicationpresentation skillsuser empathyfacilitation