Product Designer

TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success.

We are seeking a 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 use user-centered design methods to create user experiences for software development projects from conception to execution.

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!

As a Product Designer, you will play a key role in analyzing existing systems, help develop requirements for new systems, create wireframes and mockups, understand best practices, and work with application users to create modern, clean, intuitive applications. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse team of designers, developers, and engineers to bring powerful concepts to reality.

What will you do?

• 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 interactive design.
• Develop, organize, and maintain user guides and related documentation.
• Create intuitive user interfaces that are accessible to users that have limited technical proficiency.
• 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.

**Please include a URL for an online portfolio in addition to your resume. Submissions with a portfolio will be given more consideration** 

• 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, TN or Colorado, Springs

Preferred Qualifications 

• Demonstrated experience designing for tablets 
• 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). 

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.

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.

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. TheIncLab offers 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 https://www.theinclab.com.

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