UX Designer (TS/SCI)

Vantor; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to create innovative applications and enhance user experiences. The role requires strong collaboration with development teams, client engagement, and a robust portfolio. You must have a Bachelor's degree and an active TS/SCI clearance to apply.

Join Vantor for a mission-driven opportunity where creativity meets technology, offering a chance to shape meaningful products.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active/current TS/SCI clearance.
• 2+ years of UX/UI experience required.
• Must present a strong design portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic design for web-based applications.
• Collaborate with software development teams.
• Meet regularly with clients to gather requirements.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Human-Computer Interaction

Design Thinking

Figma/FigJam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Sketch

InVision

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance; applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Role Overview

Vantor is currently looking for a cleared UX/UI Designer to join our team. Due to high demand from our various clients, we’re in need of a dedicated UX/UI Designer to build a diverse range of applications. You’ll collaborate with our amazing software development teams to lead the creation of strong user experiences and interfaces for a variety of client‑funded projects.

Life with Us

Your Project: You will be responsible for setting the strategic design for web‑based applications. These applications range from requiring completely new designs born from your research and ideas to subtle refreshes, each one requiring the unique insights of an experienced UX/UI Designer. You will be responsible for shepherding your designs through to completion, from establishing and implementing the research methodologies that drive your decisions to supporting the engineers who implement your designs.

Your Career: We’re very serious about professional development and continuing education. We offer everyone the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Our group has amazing resources at its disposal specifically for this purpose. You will work with your direct supervisor and/or a mentor to set appropriate goals and design a plan to help you make consistent progress.

Day‑to‑day with your colleagues

• Meet regularly with clients to develop user empathy, discover pain points, document user workflows, and collect requirements for fundamental features.
• Communicate regularly with software development teams on product roadmaps and provide recommendations on deviations based on user feedback.
• Attend daily stand‑ups to stay current on feature progress and help guide the direction of the user interface.
• Facilitate design critiques and participate in all major product meetings, e.g. planning, retrospectives, and interim feature demos.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active/current TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, e.g. UX/UI Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, etc.
• 2+ years of UX/UI experience.
• Must present a strong (and preferably diverse) design portfolio!
• Knowledge and applied use of Design Thinking principles.
• Recent experience with Figma/FigJam as well as some of the following technologies: Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, InVision, Procreate.

Desired Additional Skills

• Experience with Human‑Centered Design approaches.
• Web‑based product design.
• Experience with Graphic Design/Identity/Logo/Branding.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or interns.
• 5 years experience.

Pay Transparency

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $82,000.00 - $109,000.00 - $119,900.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 - $132,000.00 annually.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.