Staff Product Designer

Staff Product Designer Vantor Inc. 401(k) United States, Colorado, Westminster 1300 West 120th Avenue (Show on map) May 26, 2026 Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR:

Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. What we need this person to do: Own ambiguous, high-impact problem spaces across Vantor's product ecosystem Define cross-product design frameworks, patterns, and experiences for spatial, data-heavy, and operational workflows Shape interaction models for maps, imagery, layers, tasking, monitoring, analytics, and platform experiences Partner deeply with Product and Engineering to define product direction, not just execute against requirements Lead alignment across multiple teams and resolve ambiguity through structured design thinking Establish reusable patterns and standards that improve clarity, consistency, and correctness across products Raise the quality bar for design outputs, critique, documentation, and implementation readiness Mentor senior designers and help them move from execution to system-level ownership Use AI-enabled design practices to accelerate exploration, synthesis, prototyping, and decision-making while maintaining strong design judgment What we should look for: Deep experience designing complex enterprise, technical, operational, or mission-critical products Proven ability to define systems, not just deliver screens or workflows Strong product thinking and ability to influence roadmap, strategy, and prioritization Comfortable working in ambiguity and creating structure where none exists Strong facilitation skills, including leading workshops and aligning senior stakeholders Experience working closely with engineering teams on complex technical systems Strong portfolio evidence of cross-product impact, reusable frameworks, and system-level design thinking Ability to communicate design rationale clearly to executive, product, engineering, and design audiences Strong judgment around output quality, tradeoffs, risks, and decision-making under complexity 5+ years of experience in product design, UX, or HCI Deep expertise in visual design preferred Nice-to-have experience: Geospatial platforms, mapping tools, satellite imagery, defense tech, autonomy, operational systems, or intelligence products Data visualization, analytics, AI-supported workflows, 3D/spatial interfaces, or command-and-control systems Experience at companies building complex technical platforms such as Anduril, Palantir, UP42, or similar Experience building or scaling design systems and cross-product interaction patterns Experience mentoring senior designers or acting as a design lead across multiple teams

Benefits:

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at:https://www.

Vantor.com/careers Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy:

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.