Product Designer, New Grad - US Government

Product Designer, New Grad - US Government

Palantir Technologies is hiring a Product Designer, New Grad - US Government. This role focuses on designing software that enables data-driven decisions and operations for government and commercial contexts.

The Palantir Design Team is responsible for the human experience of using our software. We work to create a tight-knit team environment that fosters trust, integrity, empathy, and growth. Designers at Palantir develop a deep understanding of customer problems and build generalizable, scalable solutions for complex problem spaces.

• Interaction and visual design: participate in multiple stages of design work, define concepts, flesh out workflows and micro-interactions, and deliver crisp, effective visual design. Proficiency with Figma is preferred.
• User research: conduct informal and formal research, visit customer offices as needed, and combine qualitative methods with quantitative metrics to inform design decisions.
• Collaboration:
  
  work closely with product managers and engineers to prototype and implement designs, treating teammates as partners.
• Technical awareness: understand frontend constraints and speak with engineers about HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Type Script to inform feasible design solutions.

• Iterative design process: validate ideas early with stakeholders and users, seek and respond to feedback, and collaborate effectively.
• Collaboration and communication: build strong relationships with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders and convey design rationale through mockups, prototypes, and design specs.
• Thoughtful product thinking: connect form, usability, engineering, and business considerations.
• User dedication: design software that serves diverse users in government and commercial contexts.
• Problem-solving mindset: thrive in technically complex, data-dense interfaces and be willing to develop subject matter expertise to deliver simple, powerful experiences.

• Active US security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US security clearance.
• A portfolio demonstrating at least one software interface design project. If parts are password-protected, include your portfolio password under 'Additional Questions' when applying.

The estimated salary range is $130,000–$135,000 per year. Total compensation may include RSUs, sign-on bonus, and other incentives. Total compensation is determined by qualifications and experience. Benefits are provided to support health and wellbeing and may vary by region.

Palantir is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide reasonable accommodations for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please contact us.