UI​/UX Designer

Candidate should live within driving distance of the following areas:
Wichita, KS;
Lawton OK; or Round Rock, TX

We are seeking a mid-level UI/UX Designer to support user experience and interface design across Knowmadics’ product portfolio supporting the 360 Aware production platform, with opportunities to contribute to applied defense R&D programs as needed. This role requires a strong foundation in UI design and UX methodology, along with the ability to work across multiple products and teams based on organizational needs.

The ideal candidate brings a portfolio demonstrating user-centered design across web, mobile, and complex application domains, and approaches design with an AI-forward mindset, leveraging AI-powered tools and workflows to accelerate iteration, improve efficiency, and enhance design quality.

Working closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and end users, this designer will contribute across the design lifecycle, from research and wire framing through high-fidelity prototyping and production handoff. This role primarily supports the 360 Aware platform through feature-level design within an operational SaaS product used across law enforcement, defense, and commercial industries. The role may also contribute to applied research efforts, including designing human-machine interfaces for emerging defense capabilities such as space domain awareness, electronic warfare, and distributed sensing systems.

A portfolio of past design work is required for applications to be considered.

• Apply user-centered design (UCD) principles to develop intuitive workflows, wireframes, and high-fidelity UI designs across web, mobile, and mission-system interfaces.
• Leverage AI-powered design tools and workflows to accelerate prototyping, generate design variations, and improve efficiency across the design lifecycle; stay current on emerging AI capabilities and integrate them into day-to-day work.
• Create dynamic, functional prototypes using tools such as Figma, Axure, or Adobe Aero to visualize and test interface concepts at varying fidelities.
• Use and contribute to Knowmadics’ design system and component library, ensuring visual consistency across products and platforms.
• Design across a range of interface paradigms including traditional web and mobile UIs, data visualization dashboards, and emerging interface concepts as program needs evolve.

• Participate in and support user research activities including heuristic evaluations, field observations, and structured interviews with end users and subject matter experts.
• Participate in and support discussions with users and stakeholders to gather feedback on UI/UX concepts and prototypes and synthesize insights to inform iterative design improvements.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and stakeholders to translate user and business needs into clear design solutions.
• Present design concepts, rationale, and findings to internal teams and external stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.

• Work across multiple products and programs, supporting the 360 Aware platform or Applied Research efforts based on team priorities.
• Adapt quickly to different product contexts, levels of maturity, and problem spaces.
• Coordinate design tasks by preparing clear design briefs and annotated assets to enable effective handoffs, and provide structured feedback to ensure alignment across contributors.
• Maintain organized shared assets and documentation in Figma and Confluence to support distributed collaboration.
• Support applied R&D program deliverables as needed, including prototypes, demonstrations, and customer-facing materials.
• Work iteratively with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and consistency during implementation.
• Contribute to Jira task tracking and participate in agile workflows across assigned programs.
• Identify opportunities to document or publish design findings when relevant to program goals.

• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship required.
• A portfolio of past design…