Designer

Octopus Energy Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy tech company in London seeks a creative Designer to enhance user experiences. The role emphasizes human-centered design, collaboration, and innovation. Candidates should possess strong design skills and a passion for sustainability. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful projects and improving customer experiences in the green energy sector.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in graphic design and interactive tools.
• Knowledge of UX/UI and customer experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver campaigns and projects to market quickly.
• Collaborate with developers to bring designs to life.
• Conduct research to understand user needs.

Skills

Human Centred Design

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Creativity

Tools

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Indesign

Job description

Octopus Energy Group is an energy tech company. We use technology to make green electrons cheap and revolutionise customer experiences.

Octopus Energy already supplies over 2 million homes with cheap green power in the UK, with operations in Germany, Australia, USA, Japan, Spain and New Zealand. By the time you’ve applied, this list may be longer.

As well as all that, Octopus Energy for Business supplies green energy to over 20,000 companies, Octopus Electric Vehicles helps make clean transport cheaper and easier, Octopus Energy Services brings smart products into thousands of homes, and Octopus Centre for Net Zero is a multi-disciplinary research organisation helping Governments and industry reach net zero sooner.

Octopus Energy Group's tech arm, Kraken Technologies, enables our innovation. They have created our API driven in-house technology platform, built from the ground up around the customer. It powers the outstanding service, efficiency and smart products we’re using to accelerate the world’s transition to a decentralised, decarbonised energy system.

The Kraken tech platform has been licensed to support over 17 million accounts worldwide, through deals with Good Energy,E.ON, Hanwha and Origin Energy.

So, what’s the gig?

We’re looking for a creative, human-centered Designer to bring Octopus to life in the UK. We’re searching for people who understand UX, tone of voice, persuasion and reassurance, but most of all, can make the complex simple and create things that work for humans. You might come from an agency background or a start up, and have probably made a living from your main trade, but you're open minded and willing to try it all.

Beyond design, we embody a culture of autonomy, curiosity, and relentless improvement. You're unlikely to receive a curated brief; there are no account managers here. You'll navigate your own journey, driven by a passion to explore, enhance, and take on transformative projects that no one else dares to tackle. This doesn't mean you're on your own though, there's a whole team of like-minded people here to support you.

There’s probably some things you should know…

We don’t use agencies - we really don’t. Not for advertising, UX, development, or media. We do everything ourselves, so we know it inside out, and are in control of every element. You could say, in fact, that we’re half agency: the half without timesheets and suits.

We’re pretty obsessive about our customers. We think about them a lot. A lot, a lot. We answer emails from customers, we join in on social media (and I mean we, as leaders do), we think constantly about what makes great experiences, great stories and great reasons for people to join us.

We’re looking for someone who knows their way around design for the real world – you’ve explored design and all of its elements. Worked on campaigns, web experiences or maybe events, all from an idea in a sketchbook to launch and beyond. You can reel off some good numbers, but actually, what you really, really geek out on is how real humans use technology. In, like, their real, actual, messy lives: the ones full of self-interest, love, loss, stress and tedium.

You know the tools and theories of Human Centred Design, but all the talk of process makes you cry inside. What really matters is the outcome, not how you get there - and you just want to make great stuff. You're looking forward to not working on a user persona.

You're enthusiastic, and that enthusiasm means other people follow your lead and you'll get stuff done.

You're a grafter, but a smart grafter. You put effort where it delivers the most value: you’ll wireframe just enough to communicate what you need to a developer. If your resources are limited, you’ll find a work around.

Finally, you're not a fan of the traditional businesses. You can live without working to backlogs, or writing business cases. You prioritise effectiveness and efficiency above all else. You get stuff done by knowing what's right, and sometimes that's hard.

What you'll do:

• You will work with a wildly talented, diverse and passionate team to deliver campaigns and more projects to market in record time.
• You will work with developers to build products and make sure your designs come to life and work effectively in the real world.
• You will conduct first-hand research and talk to actual humans to understand their needs, wants and context.

What you'll need:

• Proficiency in a variety of graphic design and interactive tools such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop (After Effects and Premiere Pro are a plus).
• Knowledge of UX/Ul, Graphic design and illustration, (motion graphics is a plus).Basic knowledge of marketing principles and customer experience.
• An understanding of design principles, user experience, and user interface design.A desire to get stuck into any kind design project, you love a challenge.
• An ability to pick up work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to learn.
• Entrepreneurial instincts with clear bias for action and track record of rolling up your sleeves.
• Strong focus on collaboration and communication, leaving ego at the door to get the job done.
• An interest in sustainability, green energy and improving people’s lives.

To really thrive, you'll likely possess:

• The ability to work efficiently and swiftly without sacrificing the quality of your output.
• Adaptability; you’ll have the mindset of a generalist rather than a specialist, with a broad skill set that allows for versatility in various design tasks. You're not above picking up work that's “not in your job description.”
• A deep seated curiosity for how people interact with technology, and creating frictionless, delightful experiences.
• A user-centric approach to design, prioritizing the needs and experiences of users while creating functional and visually appealing products.
• An obsession with improvement - you’re always analysing user feedback and iterating on designs to improve usability, user-centricity, accessibility, and overall customer satisfaction.
• A passion for self progression and are keen to develop your skills, both with guidance and independently.

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is?Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy Group is aunique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named theUK's top company to work for, and we ranked in thetop ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recordeda podcast about our cultureand how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in thetop 10 companies for senior leadership
• Visit our UK perks hub -Octopus Employee Benefits

Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [e-mail] and we’d love to help!

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

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.Need any specific accommodations?Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll 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 Octopus, we're 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. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.