Senior/Staff Product Designer – U.S. Air Force

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Comprehend problem domains, identify potential opportunities, and formulate solutions using a lean-agile methodology.

• Champion user needs and engage in ongoing research throughout the product lifecycle.

• Manage projects from initial concept through to implementation.

• Conduct research and lead design initiatives.

• Outline comprehensive flows that integrate information architecture, systems thinking, design principles, and recognized design patterns.

• Design user interfaces in Figma and enhance existing visual systems with clear justifications.

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and government partners to influence product strategy for new features.

• Discover innovative methods to connect with users in areas with limited access and relay insights to the team and clients.

• Organize and execute generative and evaluative research.

• Promote human-centered design principles and assist the client in becoming more customer-focused during agile transitions.

• Familiarize yourself with the client's domain and organization, providing support to government partners within the first 30 days.

• Potentially assist with user research and incorporate a product-oriented mindset into strategic discussions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Capable of defining scalable, comprehensive interaction flows that incorporate essential design principles, intentional information architectures, established design patterns, and accessibility.

• Proficient in crafting simple, elegant, and thoughtful user interfaces using visual design elements such as branding, illustrations, iconography, typography, or microinteractions.

• Familiar with various design processes (e.g., double diamond) and able to create documentation for storytelling that aids teams and stakeholders in empathizing with users.

• Skilled in planning, synthesizing, and sharing both generative and evaluative user research.

• Able to contribute to product strategy decisions utilizing lean/agile methodologies and user-centered prioritization.

• Proficient in facilitating and articulating design rationales effectively to users, team members, and stakeholders.

• Demonstrates leadership in product design.

• Experience collaborating on cross-functional teams in iterative delivery settings.

• Competent in coaching and empowering government partners on human-centered design principles.

• Portfolio showcasing 1–2 work samples.

• All work must be carried out within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories.

• U.S. citizenship is required for employment eligibility.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC), which includes a government background check.

• Must successfully pass a company background check.

• Certain federal-contract roles may require a degree or additional years of experience as a substitute.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account.

• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period.

• Flexible paid-time-off policy (typically around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidays.

• Up to 12 weeks of paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents.

• Performance rewards, including annual salary increases, annual performance bonuses, spot bonuses, and stock options.

• Business development/sales bonuses.

• Referral bonuses.

• Annual $2000 allowance for professional development.

• Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases.

• Annual swag budget of $100 to showcase your Skylight pride with merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more).

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.

• An atmosphere that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for the public good.