Product Designer (UI/UX)

Front Door Defense; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepstreamtech is seeking a Product Designer in Austin, Texas, to create user-centered designs for autonomous surface vessels. The role requires at least 6 years of industry experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating multimodal experiences. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design vision with user needs and technical requirements. This versatile role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about high-tech projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience required.
• Strong ability to demonstrate multimodal experiences through an online portfolio.
• No prior defense experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design user-centered solutions for autonomous surface vessels.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and DoD stakeholders.
• Own all aspects of design execution from discovery to implementation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Visual and interaction design mastery

Clear articulation of design process

Job description

Requirements

• 6+ years of industry experience
• High attention to detail and mastery of visual & interaction design craft
• Online portfolio demonstrating multimodal experiences
• Ability to clearly articulate the why, process, and impact of your work
• No prior defense experience necessary
• Physical Demands
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
• This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

What the job involves

• We are seeking a Product Designer who will play a pivotal role in designing user‑centered solutions for our autonomous surface vessels and related systems
• You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, operations, and DoD stakeholders, to create intuitive, functional, and aesthetically compelling designs
• From early‑stage concepts to final product iterations, you will ensure that the design vision aligns with both user needs and technical requirements
• This role is ideal for a versatile designer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about working on impactful, high‑tech projects
• Contribute to the overall direction and decision‑making for product and design strategy
• Own all aspects of design execution from discovery, ideation, prototyping, testing, and implementation
• Use storytelling to align and bring stakeholders along in your design process
• Play an influential role in shaping the end‑to‑end experiences for critical operator workflows
• Maintain a high bar for craft‑driving novel experiences at the edge, and bring back the results to evolve the underlying platform experience
• Balance short‑term tactical bets while making meaningful progress toward long‑term strategic pursuits
• Help to shape our ways of working as a centralized product design function operating in a fast‑paced environment