Hybrid Junior Product Designer

at TheIncLab

• Job title: Junior Product Designer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, React, Unity
• Location requirements: Hybrid, McLean, United States

About the role

• Junior Product Designer at TheIncLab creating innovative applications that enhance user experiences through design and technology while collaborating with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.