UXUI Designer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Krakenpowers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

Were a technology company focused on creating a smart sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

Its a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better more sustainable future.

Kraken Customer

What we do: build the most AI-driven innovative forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimising resources to delivering cost-effective exceptional customer experiences through advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS) billing meter data management CRM and AI-driven communications Kraken is powering the next wave of innovation in the energy industry.

Why we do it: future energy will not look like energy as we know it today. We need to not just think about our future but build for it. Now.

What youll do...

Youll be improving the user experience and interface of different areas of Kraken and help shape how our users will interact with them.
Work day-to-day in a cross-functional team with different stakeholders (developers PMs users clients) when designing new features and products
Collaborate to building and maintaining our Design system its library documentation and patterns
Work on User research UX and UI end-to-end
Share designs for feedback early & often and offer design feedback to other team members
Plan and facilitate workshops user interviews usability testing and discovery activities to understand how we can best meet users needs
Confidently delegate smaller tasks and projects to more junior designers to better prioritise your time
Refining and adding to our design process documentation onboarding materials and trying out new design processes with the team where possible
Communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues successfully supporting in defining roadmaps for projects with big picture strategy

What youll need...

At least 2 years of professional experience designing digital products
Experience using Design Systems and component libraries
High proficiency with Figma - It is our main design tool
Design processes knowing what steps are needed and which ones can be skipped based on the specific project or problem you are working on
Experience working with teams composed of designers PMs Front-End and Back-End developers
Attention to detail when designing being precise and ensuring something is done well rather than fast but poorly
The ability to focus on user needs and knowing how to improve usability/UX
A focus on accessibility and inclusion when designing components interfaces and interactions
Fluent English more languages are beneficial.

Youll also need to a have at least a basic understanding of/experience with:

Considering front-end frameworks (Bootstrap React) HTML and CSS to be able to communicate your designs with devs and find workarounds when feasibility issues occur
Participating in project stand-up meetings with developers
Usage of project management software like Asana knowledge of the agile process and organising work with tasks
Knowledge of web accessibility and designing for accessibility
Using analytics tools (Google Analytics Hotjar)
Performing user interviews and user testing

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France Germany Spain Japan and the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.

Are you ready for a career with us We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference please contact us at and well do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people like women are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are if you like one of our jobs we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken were looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race colour religion national origin age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.

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Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!Krakenpowers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.Were a technology company focused on creating a smart sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation creating a more intelligent grid and enabling u...