Vantor · 1 day ago
UI-UX Designer
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $188K/yr
5+ years expVantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. They are seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer to lead human-centered design efforts for mission-critical applications supporting government users, responsible for end-to-end UX and UI design, from user research to delivery.
Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews, usability testing, and feedback sessions with diverse user groups (e.g., analysts, SMEs, managers, data scientists)
Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights, personas, user journeys, and workflow maps
Document research findings and recommendations to support stakeholder understanding and buy-in, particularly in government settings
Apply ethical, secure, and compliant research practices appropriate for classified or sensitive environments
Lead UX and UI efforts for complex, high-visibility applications
Define, maintain, and evolve design systems and component libraries in collaboration with engineering teams
Establish consistent interaction patterns, workflows, and design standards across multiple applications
Create service blueprints and end-to-end experience maps to align cross-functional teams
Develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar, to explore concepts and validate user flows
Produce high-fidelity UI designs that are accessible, usable, and visually consistent
Ensure designs align with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and applicable government design guidelines
Document interaction behaviors, design rationale, and micro-copy to support implementation
Qualification
Required
U.S. Person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design
Demonstrated experience conducting UX research, analysis, and synthesis (not UI-only)
Strong proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent
Experience collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams
Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and research findings to stakeholders
Willingness to work onsite full time in McLean, VA
Preferred
Portfolio (website, case studies, or work samples) demonstrating UX research methodology, analysis, and UI design quality
Experience designing for mission-critical or government systems
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices
Experience contributing to or managing design systems
Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and design constraints (e.g., component-based development)
Experience supporting data-heavy or analytical user workflows
Benefits
A robust 401(k) with company match
Mental health resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Adoption reimbursement
Pet insurance
Company
Vantor
A spatial intelligence firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Business Standard India
2025-12-27
2025-12-26
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