About Starboard

Starboard is a mission-driven SaaS platform securing critical infrastructure and operations for governments, defense agencies, and high-stakes enterprises across NATO and FVEY countries. We bridge the gap between advanced security capabilities and real-world operational constraints.

The Mission

As our Product Designer, you will own the end-to-end user experience of the Starboard platform. This isn't just about making things look good - it's about balancing deep user discovery with the creation of scalable, holistic design systems that help protect critical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Discovery: Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to uncover the "why" behind complex customer needs.
• Complexity to Clarity: Translate dense, data-heavy requirements into logical, efficient workflows.
• Systems Thinking: Lead our modular UI/UX framework and maintain our Figma "source of truth" to ensure engineering can ship at pace.
• Technical Collaboration: Bridge the gap between design and code, working with Front End engineers to ensure technical feasibility.
• Craft & Quality: Maintain a high bar for design craft, ensuring that speed of delivery is balanced with a meticulous attention to detail and interaction quality.

What You Bring

• Experience: A proven track record in Product Design with a balance of research and design systems management.
• Figma Mastery: Expert-level skills in Variables, Auto-layout, and Components.
• Technical Mindset: A strong "mental model" of web technologies and front-end feasibility.
• Portfolio: Evidence of solving complex UX challenges and building scalable design foundations.

Join Starboard Maritime Intelligence

At Starboard, we build cutting-edge software that empowers the defence, intelligence, and commercial sectors with actionable intelligence. We’re a passionate team driven by innovation, creating scalable platforms that solve complex challenges at sea and beyond.

This is your opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation where technology meets real-world impact.

Eligibility (Strict Requirement)

Due to the nature of our work with restricted data, applicants must:

• Have held citizenship for 10+ years in one of the following: NZ, AU, CA, UK, or US.
• Be willing to undergo a security/police check.

Interested?

Apply now with your portfolio & relevant case study examples, or visit here to learn more about how you can help shape Starboard’s next phase of growth.