Product Designer
- Arlington
- Full time
- Permanent
- 225000
Job Description
A high-impact opportunity has arisen for a Product Designer to join a fast-growing, mission-driven start-up operating at the intersection of data intelligence and government. This is a rare chance to step in as the first dedicated design hire, shaping both the product experience and the design function from the ground up.
Salary: Up to $220k
Based: Arlington, VA (Hybrid 3 days in office)
The Opportunity
The team is building a sophisticated platform that brings clarity to complex, data-heavy environments. With strong growth plans and a clear mission, they are seeking a designer who thrives on ownership, embraces ambiguity, and wants their work to directly influence product direction and real-world outcomes.
You’ll play a pivotal role in defining how the product looks, feels, and evolves—while laying the foundations for future design practices and team growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end design lifecycle, from user research through to high-fidelity execution and developer hand-off
- Establish and embed design vision, processes, and best practices as the first design hire
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and customers to translate complex requirements into intuitive experiences
- Design for data-heavy, enterprise-grade software with a strong focus on usability and clarity
- Build and scale a cohesive design system to support product growth
- Engage directly with users and clients to continuously refine and improve the product
What They’re Looking For
- 3+ years’ experience designing enterprise-level or B2B SaaS products
- A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design ownership on shipped products
- Experience working on data-rich platforms (e.g. financial, scientific, or similar domains)
- Proven ability to establish design systems or processes from scratch, ideally in early-stage environments
- Background in high-quality, design-forward organisations (startup or established)
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a bias towards action and iteration
- Ambition to grow into a leadership role over time
Additional Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen and eligible for security clearance
- Must be willing to work in a hybrid model based in Arlington, VA
Why Apply?
- Foundational role with significant ownership and influence on product and strategy
- Opportunity to build and shape the design function from day one
- High-growth environment with strong emphasis on accountability and impact
- Collaborative, low-ego culture that values transparency and high performance
- Exposure to meaningful, mission-driven work with real-world implications
If you are an experienced Product Designer looking to step into a role with genuine ownership, influence, and long-term growth potential, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Apply now to be part of a team tackling complex challenges with speed, purpose, and ambition!
Job Information
Job ID
63185
Published Date
01-05-2026
Contact Name
Shelbie Maule
Phone Number
+442038001118
Contact email
shelbie@rmgdigital.io