Senior Product Designer

 TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time Senior Product Designer based in Denver, Colorado. This role requires in-office attendance at least 4 days a week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct user research and ideation, creating wireframes high fidelity prototypes, and delivering designs that effectively communicate the functionality and features of the various Kharon products
• Monitor and evaluate user feedback and metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize the user experience
• Conduct design reviews and UX vision discussions to ensure that design decisions are aligned with user needs and business objectives
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product manager, engineers, and other stakeholders, to define user requirements, establish design goals, and ensure successful implementation of designs
• Apply user-centered design principles and best practices to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces that are accessible to a wide range of users
• Develop design systems, guidelines, and standards that ensure a consistent and cohesive visual language across all Kharon product offerings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Computer Science, Psychology, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience. A Master’s degree in design-related discipline is a plus.
• 5–8+ years of professional experience in product design, interaction design, or UX/UI design, with ability to showcase an updated portfolio. Experience crafting interfaces that help users navigate AI/agentic experiences is a plus.  
• Deep proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and a strong grasp of design systems, typography, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Proven ability to conduct and apply user research, usability testing, and data-driven insights to design decisions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders in agile product development environments.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into intuitive, elegant, and scalable design solutions.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills; able to clearly articulate design rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in creating interactive prototypes (Figma, InVision, Principle, etc.) and iterating quickly based on feedback.
• Experience building and maintaining design systems at scale, including leveraging component libraries
• Awareness of emerging design, technology, and user experience trends, especially in digital product development.

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce.

What does that mean? Great question.

Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled. 

When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a Senior Product Designer to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks. 

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