Ready to be the spark that ignites innovation at E.ON and help us shape the future of energy? If you are driven by curiosity, fuelled by creativity, have an entrepreneurial mindset and a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality, we are excited to meet with you.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join the newly established Growth & Innovation function focused on maximising business growth within EON UK with targeted investment in customer-centric, innovative products & opportunities.
You will not just be a part of organisational change, but at the heart of it. With exposure to business strategy, you will play an integral part in our energy transformation. Your potential impact is immense and inspiring.
Job Purpose:
With the use of UX and design principles, create customer centred design materials to support the visualization, testing, and refinement of a product or solution before launch and scaling. Also create a sense of urgency within the product team to ensure they feel the customers’ pain and get excited by the opportunity to find a solution.
Main Responsibilities:
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Turn research hypotheses into compelling stories to be used with customer research and turn research findings into actionable design recommendations
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Create and design innovative, intuitive & user-centred stories, wireframes, user stories, user journeys, designs, prototypes, and interactive mockups that align with user needs, expectations and best practice
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Adhere to brand guidelines, ensuring consistent brand representation across all digital platforms.
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Present design concepts to internal business stakeholders, customers, and partners
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Work collaboratively with developers and other creatives in a fast-paced environment, enabling a seamless translation from design to functionality.
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Rapid prototyping & collaboration
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Continuously iterate on design solutions based on engagement with sponsor users, SME community and data analysis
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Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies and techniques in UX design.
Essential knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications & competencies:
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Proven experience in UX research and design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful research projects.
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Strong knowledge of user-centred design principles, methodologies and best practices
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Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment is a plus
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Excellent user-centred design and prototyping skills
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
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A problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to creating the best possible user experience.
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Proficiency in design tools like Smaply, Miro, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Figma
Scope of Influence:
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Part of a product team of 6+ members
Scope of Decision Making:
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User interface design
Here’s what else you need to know
- Closing date – Thursday 4th July 2024 (may close earlier due to high applications)
- We’ll have regular team socials and lively team chats
- Competitive salary
- Location – London with travel to our other sites when required.
- Working environment: Flexible hybrid working – a blend of in the office and home working.
- Work life balance – we work Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM to service our customers and make sure they have an unforgettable experience.
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year – this includes a guaranteed day off for your birthday if you want it.
- Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years)
- Excellent parental leave allowance.
- The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year.
- We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.
- For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
We’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.
