At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1332
Job Title: Product Designer
Location: Remote
Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000/year
SUMMARY
Agile Defense is seeking a Product Designer to lead human-centered design efforts on a mission-critical government program. In this role, you will shape end-to-end product experiences for operational users, partner closely with engineering and product leadership, and present design strategy and outcomes to senior stakeholders across government and industry.
You will play a key role in translating complex workflows into intuitive, scalable solutions that support real-world operations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Lead human-centered design practices across discovery, strategy, and delivery
· Conduct and synthesize user research (interviews, workshops, workflow analysis)
· Translate user needs, technical constraints, and mission goals into clear product design solutions
· Design and iterate on wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for complex systems
· Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Program Leadership to ensure feasibility and delivery
· Present design rationale, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and customers
· Support design alignment across teams through documentation, design systems, and standards
· Travel periodically to U.S. Air Force bases to engage directly with users and stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
· 6+ years of Product Design or UX Design experience
· Bachelor’s degree in design, human factors, related field or equivalent work experience
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
· 6+ years of experience in product design, UX, or human-centered design
· Proven experience designing complex or enterprise software products
· Strong foundation in user research, interaction design, and information architecture
· Experience presenting design work and strategy to stakeholders
· Ability to work within regulated, constrained, or high-stakes environments
· Comfortable collaborating in cross-functional, agile teams
· Willingness and ability to travel to government sites across the U.S
Preferred Skills
· Experience in GovTech or government, defense, or federal contracts
· Familiarity with operational, logistics, or mission-critical systems
· Experience aligning design work to technical architectures and data models
· Background in DesignOps, design systems, or scaling design practices
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
Strength Demands
Physical Requirements
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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