Lead UX/UI Designer

Note: This is a full-time onsite role. Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI is required.At Hypergiant, we are redefining what’s possible. Our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals who are implementing solutions to build a better world.Hypergiant is a Texas based software company that creates powerful data visualization products for the space, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors. Our data-agnostic AI platform rapidly assimilates needed information and creates streamlined, efficient workflows that clearly define the journey from data to decision with our optimized UI/UX framework. We also partner with well-known consumer facing tech companies to bring the best and brightest talent to their workforce.We are looking for an independent, perceptive, adaptable, highly organized, passionate, and strategic Lead UX/UI Designer. You’re highly articulate with excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills. Self-motivation is certainly not a problem for you. Our design group—consisting of a variety of artists and designers that gives us a great team for working on our internal projects, but it also allows us to offer design services to our customers in addition to our a-list development team. This position will work alongside a team of designers on highly complex DoD projects.Apply to fuel our mission: Know Tomorrow, Act Today.Required Skills:• **Portfolio demonstrating required skills listed above is required. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. **• 8+ years’ experience in interactive design; must have experience designing and shipping desktop applications, preferably in an agency setting.• Hands on experience designing complex dashboards/data visualizations.• Has the ability to solve problems creatively, an interdisciplinary sensibility toward graphic, product and digital media design and an exceptional eye for detail.• Expert level understanding of information architecture, interaction design, user experience, and visual design.• Top candidates will have a sensitivity to typography, color and a practical grasp of physics and animation.• Proficiency in the use of Figma as well as a willingness to learn on the job is a requirement.• Excellent collaborative and brainstorming skills.• Ability to deliver high quality work on tight schedules.• Experience in prototyping is a plus.• Familiarity with design systems.• Experience with various platforms and operating systems is a plus.Preferred Qualifications• Experience with DoD information systems.Clearance Information: This position requires active security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/security-clearancesHypergiant Galactic is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We offer a generous benefits package including company contribution to medical benefits, unlimited PTO, a fun, flexible work environment, company-sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs. Learn more at hypergiant.com.Salary RangeThe salary range specified in each job posting outlines the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries applicable to the position across all US locations. Individual compensation within this range is influenced by various factors, such as job-related expertise, skills, experience, and pertinent education or training. It is important to recognize that the compensation information provided in US role postings pertains exclusively to the base salary and excludes considerations for bonuses, equity, or benefits. Furthermore, an extra allowance may be awarded for roles necessitating an active US Security Clearance.Benefits• Unlimited Paid Time Off• 14 Paid Company Holidays• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave• Flexible Work Environment with Remote Options• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance• Optional HSA and FSA• Complimentary Life Insurance• Personal & Professional Development Reimbursement• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance• 401k with Matching• Diversity & Inclusion Workplace InitiativesFor more information on our benefits, please visit https://www.hypergiant.com/careers/US Base Salary Range$135,000—$167,800 USD