UI/UX Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Utilize user-centered design (UCD) principles to craft intuitive workflows, wireframes, and high-fidelity UI designs for web, mobile, and mission-system interfaces.

• Employ AI-driven design tools and methodologies to enhance prototyping, create design variations, and boost efficiency throughout the design process; remain updated on new AI advancements and incorporate them into daily tasks.

• Develop dynamic, functional prototypes with tools like Figma, Axure, or Adobe Aero to visualize and evaluate interface concepts at different fidelity levels.

• Use and contribute to Knowmadics’ design system and component library to maintain visual consistency across various products and platforms.

• Design for a variety of interface paradigms, including traditional web and mobile UIs, data visualization dashboards, and emerging interface concepts as project requirements evolve.

• Engage in and assist with user research activities, including heuristic evaluations, field observations, and structured interviews with end users and subject matter experts.

• Take part in discussions with users and stakeholders to gather feedback on UI/UX concepts and prototypes, synthesizing insights to drive iterative design enhancements.

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and stakeholders to convert user and business needs into clear design solutions.

• Present design concepts, rationale, and findings to internal teams and external stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.

• Work across various products and programs, supporting the 360 Aware platform or Applied Research initiatives based on team priorities.

• Adapt swiftly to different product contexts, maturity levels, and problem areas.

• Organize design tasks by preparing detailed design briefs and annotated assets to facilitate effective handoffs, providing structured feedback to ensure alignment among contributors.

• Keep organized shared assets and documentation in Figma and Confluence to foster distributed collaboration.

• Assist with applied R&D program deliverables as needed, including prototypes, demonstrations, and customer-facing materials.

• Collaborate iteratively with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and consistency during implementation.

• Contribute to Jira task tracking and engage in agile workflows across assigned programs.

• Identify opportunities to document or publish design findings relevant to program goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship is required.

• A portfolio showcasing previous design work, whether professional or academic, is required for consideration.

• Candidates must reside within approximately 40 miles of one of the following office locations: Wichita, KS; Lawton, OK; or Round Rock, TX.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Psychology, or a related field is required.

• 3+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, demonstrating work across web or mobile applications.

• Proficiency in Figma and at least one additional design or prototyping tool, such as Adobe XD, Axure, Adobe Aero, or Illustrator; familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and a willingness to adopt new technologies as the field evolves.

• Strong foundational skills in user-centered design, interaction design, and visual design, including typography, color theory, layout, and information hierarchy.

• Experience working in a production SaaS environment with regular release cycles and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work effectively in asynchronous, distributed team settings; experience coordinating with or assigning tasks to offshore or remote design resources is advantageous.

• Experience conducting user research and translating findings into actionable design decisions.

• Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and ensuring visual consistency across products.

• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams alongside business analysts, product managers, and engineers.

• Proficiency in Jira or similar task management tools for agile collaboration.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple concurrent programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees may be required to attend in-person meetings, training sessions, or company events at Knowmadics offices or other designated locations.

• Travel to support business operations may also be necessary, and employees are expected to fulfill these obligations as part of their role.

• Relocation benefits are negotiable for the right candidate.

• Estimated travel: 5-10% for user research, demonstrations, customer meetings, industry events, and/or in-person collaboration.

• Some weekend or off-hours work may be necessary based on project deadlines, travel, or operational requirements.

• Standard business hours with flexibility to accommodate distributed teams and clients across U.S. time zones and occasionally international time zones.