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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.
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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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The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:
$70,000.00 - $125,000.00
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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