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Nominal

Product Designer

Nominal, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


About NominalNominal is a venture-backed company with offices in Los Angeles, Austin, and New York City that specializes in software and data management products for organizations that are testing and validating complex physical systems (like drones, planes, rockets, engines, satellites, nuclear reactors, etc.). We are backed by prolific and experienced venture capital firms and have raised significant venture funding with strong early traction in both commercial and defense applications.The Nominal team comes from commercial companies like SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Lockheed Martin, and NASA and is active amongst customers in aerospace, defense, industrial, and advanced energy applications. We are building and delivering solutions to the United States Air Force (USAF) who are looking to expand use cases across the broader DoD test community.Our product is a data visualization and computation platform designed to

accelerate how engineering teams test and validate

hardware systems. We specifically aim to shorten the data review process after running tests and help engineering organizations scale testing campaigns more efficiently and effectively to save time and lower costs.As a Product Designer at Nominal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our data analysis and computation platform, directly contributing to the acceleration of testing and validation processes for engineering teams.About the Role

Lead the design lifecycle for mission-critical features and end-to-end workflows, from initial concept through to implementation.Design novel interactions that extend the capabilities of human-to-machine interfaces.Understand the importance of

design systems

while solving immediate product problems and laying a foundation for the future.Bring clarity to technical topics using concrete design outputs such as diagrams, data visualizations, layout, typography, and interactions.Collaborate closely with our customers to synthesize feedback and drive high-quality, impactful design solutions.Contribute strategically to the product and design direction, making pivotal decisions that influence the future of Nominal's platform.Use storytelling and design thinking to align stakeholders with your vision and process.Maintain a relentless focus on craft, constantly seeking to elevate the user experience by incorporating novel design solutions.We're Looking for Someone With

A minimum of 3+ years of experience as a designer for software development, with a strong emphasis on visual and interaction design.Expertise in Figma, with a strong foundation in prototyping, testing, and implementation.The ability to adapt to technical constraints in creative ways using knowledge of web technologies.An exceptional portfolio showcasing expertise in creating multimodal experiences.A keen ability to articulate the rationale, process, and impact behind your design decisions.A versatile skill set capable of navigating highly technical environments including aerospace, defense, and advanced energy applications.An enthusiastic approach to problem-solving in complex scenarios, with a willingness to engage in customer immersion activities and on-site visits.A background or experience in front-end software engineering is a big plus.Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS Clearance.Benefits/Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums covered.Unlimited PTO/sick leave.Free lunch, snacks, and coffee.Professional development stipend.Quarterly company retreats.$120,000 - $180,000 a year

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in all offers and are considered part of Nominal’s total compensation package.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

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