UI/UX Designer

UX/UI Designer

Company

Orcrist builds the Orcrist Intelligence Platform (OIP), a Kubernetes-based data intelligence system delivered as SaaS or self-hosted/on-prem (including air-gapped deployments). We help defense, law-enforcement, and enterprise teams turn complex data into actionable intelligence—securely and responsibly.

Role

Own UX and interaction design for analyst-facing surfaces across the OIP. You'll translate complex, data-heavy problem spaces into clear workflows, prototype experiences in Figma, validate usability, and deliver adoption-ready handoff packages that engineering teams can build from confidently.
A background in OSINT or intelligence analysis tooling is preferred, but what matters most is experience with data complexity as a core design challenge:  large volumes of heterogeneous information, non-obvious relationships, and users who need precision under pressure.

What you'll do

• Map analyst workflows, define jobs-to-be-done, and translate mission needs into measurable UX outcomes.
• Design end-to-end prototype experiences (flows + clickable prototypes) spanning search, analysis, enrichment outputs, and reporting surfaces.
• Define reusable interaction patterns and ensure designs align with core primitives (IAM/audit/multitenancy) and platform constraints (cloud/on-prem/air-gapped).
• Run rapid validation loops: usability testing, synthesis, iteration.
• Produce adoption-grade handoffs: annotated flows/specs, component guidance, edge cases, acceptance criteria, and integration backlog notes.
• Champion accessibility and data-dense usability for graph/geospatial/table-heavy experiences.

About You

• 5+ years designing complex B2B/enterprise or analytical products; portfolio required.
• Demonstrated experience with data-dense, high-complexity UX — graph/network analysis, timeline views, or large structured/unstructured record sets  with performance and accessibility tradeoffs in mind.
• Strong Figma practice and design-system documentation habits that engineers can implement.
• Basic understanding of web development technology such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and the technical constraints of web and mobile development.
• Confidence in managing your workload and projects autonomously in a remote setting. 
• Take initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver results without waiting for direction.
• EU/NATO citizenship and eligibility for security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior exposure to OSINT methodologies, workflows, or the analyst tradecraft behind open-source investigation.
• An intuition for how analysts think: forming hypotheses, tracking uncertainty, and building cases from incomplete information.
• Experience conducting research or pilots with government, defense, public-safety, or investigative users.
• German language (B1+).

What We Offer

• Remote-first in Germany with regular Berlin workshops, 30 days vacation, equipment & learning budget.
• High autonomy and real scope: designing across the full analyst journey, from search and enrichment outputs through to case-building and reporting.
• Mission-driven work with a strong culture of documentation and high-quality handoffs.

• Show mastery of Figma for complex data visualizations: Include in your portfolio a case study where you designed an analyst dashboard with multiple data layers, interactive filters, and real-time updates. Attach the original Figma file (or a share link) that demonstrates component libraries, auto‑layout, and responsive prototypes—this lets interviewers see your handoff-ready assets.
• Demonstrate understanding of OSINT/intelligence workflows: Even if you haven’t worked directly in defense, create a short mock project that maps a typical OSINT investigation (e.g., source verification → link analysis → reporting). Highlight how you broke down the workflow, identified pain points, and translated them into UI screens, then reference any research you did on security‑clearance constraints or air‑gapped environments.
• Quantify usability impact: Prepare one or two metrics‑focused stories (e.g., “Reduced analyst task time by 23% after redesigning the incident‑timeline view”) and be ready to discuss the testing methods you used—remote moderated usability tests, SUS scores, or A/B prototypes in Figma. Recruiters at Orcrist will look for data‑driven validation, not just visual polish.
• Tailor your handoff documentation: Alongside your portfolio, supply a concise “Design Handoff Kit” that includes annotated UI specs, interaction notes, component usage guidelines, and a brief dev‑ready style guide (color tokens, typography, accessibility contrast). Mention that you’ve delivered similar packages to engineering teams building SaaS and on‑prem Kubernetes apps.
• Negotiate with the remote‑Berlin hybrid perk in mind: Research Berlin’s cost‑of‑living index and Orcrist’s typical remote salary bands (e.g., €65–85k for senior UI/UX). When discussing compensation, frame your ask around “market‑aligned base + performance‑based bonus + equipment stipend for secure home office,” showing you understand the company’s remote‑first budget model.