Junior UI/UX Designer

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.

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This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.

We are seeking an entry-level UI/UX Designer to contribute to a modern web-based Motion GEOINT product. Working alongside an experienced UI/UX lead product managers engineers users and other stakeholders you will help create clear intuitive interfaces for complex data-rich workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career designer who has a strong foundation in visual design user experience principles web application design and an interest in geospatial and mission-focused software products. The ideal candidate is eager to learn comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and able to translate user needs and business requirements into wireframes prototypes and polished interface designs.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design of user experiences for browser-based applications from early concepts through design handoff.
• Create wireframes user flows mockups interactive prototypes and polished interface designs for assigned features.
• Work with the UI/UX lead product managers users and engineers to understand requirements and simplify complex workflows.
• Use and contribute to an existing design system component library and set of web UI standards.
• Apply established visual design interaction accessibility and usability guidance across your work.
• Assist with user research activities such as research preparation note-taking feedback sessions usability testing and synthesis.
• Participate in design reviews collaborative critiques and product-planning discussions.
• Partner with engineers during implementation to answer questions clarify design intent and adjust designs when technical constraints arise.
• Revise designs based on feedback from users teammates stakeholders and engineering partners.
• Document design decisions and help keep design files organized and accessible to the team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance with ability and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI and a CI poly.
• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in UI/UX Design Human-Computer Interaction Graphic Design Web Design or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• 0–2 years of professional internship academic or project-based experience in UI/UX design for web applications.
• Experience collaborating with users product managers designers developers or other technical stakeholders.
• A portfolio demonstrating your design process and UI/UX work. It may include academic internship personal volunteer or professional projects.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma Sketch Adobe XD or similar.
• Familiarity with modern web application design and JavaScript-based front-end environments such as React Angular or Vue.
• Understanding of responsive design accessibility standards usability principles and user-centered design practices.
• The ability to explain your design decisions and participate constructively in design feedback.
• Familiarity with HTML CSS component-based design and front-end implementation constraints.
• An interest in learning how complex data-rich or mission-focused software products are designed and built.
• Strong attention to detail organization and willingness to learn.
• Desired Qualifications
• Internship academic or professional experience working in Agile product development environments.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Exposure to Motion GEOINT data geospatial concepts mapping applications or related software products.
• Knowledge of design systems reusable UI components and scalable component libraries.
• Familiarity with developer handoff workflows and tools.
• Basic understanding of front-end coding practices in HTML CSS and JavaScript.
• Experience designing dashboards workflow-heavy platforms data-rich interfaces enterprise applications or analytical tools.
• Understanding of user research methodologies usability testing and analytics-informed design.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple design tasks.
• Keen understanding of web design usability and user experience principles.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to rapidly automate routine tasks accelerate prototyping and multiply daily design output while maintaining strict human-in-the-loop quality standards 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Curious collaborative and eager to grow as a UI/UX designer.
• Comfortable working on complex technical products and learning domain-specific workflows.
• Strong visual design sense with attention to layout hierarchy typography and interaction details.
• Able to receive feedback iterate quickly and contribute to a team-oriented design process.
• Enthusiasm for supporting national security geospatial intelligence or other mission-focused products.

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For all other states we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles and as such each location where we hire may have a different range.

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

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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.

What We Do

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous interoperable world. We empower decision makers and operators with the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform fuses data from the world’s highest-resolution satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space air and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth.

Why Work With Us

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.

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