Product Deseigner

As a Product Designer at Auria, you'll take on crucial responsibilities such as designing various software applications that support the Space Force’s mission. This involves collaborating with product managers and engineers, iterating on design concepts, and ensuring the optimal delivery of innovative solutions that enhance capabilities for various space operations. Your work directly impacts mission-critical applications that the United States Space Force relies on.

To qualify for the Product Designer role at Auria, you should have over 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years specifically focused on application development. Familiarity with designing software used by the DoD, experience with AstroUX, and strong communication skills to simplify complex technical information are also essential. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is preferred.

Experience that would benefit a Product Designer at Auria includes direct involvement in DoD software development programs, with a strong portfolio demonstrating your journey from concept through final design. A focus on designing software for the Space Force and/or the Air Force will be particularly advantageous, along with familiarity with related tools and technologies.

At Auria, you can expect a collaborative and engaging work environment that prioritizes innovation and teamwork. As a Product Designer, you'll work in a team-oriented setting, allowing for open communication and shared insights as you tackle design challenges together, all while contributing to meaningful projects for national security.

Auria offers a comprehensive benefits package for its Product Designers, including generous PTO, a flexible work schedule, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) match, tuition and certification assistance, health plans, and life insurance. We are committed to supporting your professional development and overall well-being.

Discuss your design process by detailing each step, from research and ideation to prototyping and testing. Provide examples of how you've collaborated with product managers and engineers, emphasizing your iterative approach in refining designs based on feedback and usability testing.

Share specific instances where you've successfully simplified complex information into user-friendly designs. Focus on your approach to understanding the user’s needs and how you ensured that technical details were presented in an easily digestible format.

Detail any previous roles you've had that involved government contracts or military projects, especially within the Space Force or Air Force. Highlight your understanding of relevant regulations, security clearances, and how those experiences shaped your design strategies.

Choose a specific project and discuss the challenges you faced, how you approached the problem, and the outcomes of your efforts. Focus on teamwork, creative solutions you implemented, and any feedback received from stakeholders.

Mention various design tools and software you are proficient in, such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, and particularly AstroUX if applicable. Explain how these tools help you achieve your design goals effectively.

Discuss your methods for prioritizing user experience, such as user research, feedback collection, and usability testing. Be prepared to provide examples of how user insights have informed your design decisions.

Talk about the types of documentation you create, including design specifications, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes. Explain how these documents facilitate communication with team members and keep projects on track.

Explain your approach to receiving and implementing feedback, emphasizing the importance of constructive criticism in the design process. Share an example where feedback led to an improved design solution.

Prepare a case study of a successful application you designed, discussing your objectives, the design process, the challenges faced, and the impact of the final product. Be ready to share measurable outcomes, such as user engagement metrics.

Share your insights on emerging trends in software design, especially in the context of space operations. Discuss how technology advancements and user expectations might shape the next generation of applications and your vision for contributing to this field.