Design Lead (all genders)

At elvah, we are on a mission to challenge fossil fuels through smart products, exceptional user experiences, and data-driven insights that prove impact. We're more than just an EV charging platform – we provide actionable insights to help users make smarter decisions. Design is crucial to achieving this vision, and we're looking for a passionate Design Lead to help us push boundaries and create a seamless experience for our users.

Why Design Matters at elvah

Design is at the heart of our product and user experience. As Design Lead you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of elvah's products by leading and inspiring a small, dynamic creative team. You'll help define our brand's visual identity and guide the overall design direction. This is your chance to elevate our design practice, ensuring that we create seamless and impactful user experiences in the rapidly evolving EV industry.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a small but growing design team, ensuring consistent high-quality work and fostering a creative culture.

• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and General Managers in a cross-functional organization to drive continuous discovery and UX strategy.

• Shape and implement UX strategy, aligning it with business goals and ensuring the design function contributes to overall company success.

• Recruit and develop top design talent, supporting the growth of the team through thoughtful recruitment and mentorship.

• Facilitate ideation workshops and design sprints, using tools like Design Sprints to foster creativity and collaboration across teams.

• Maintain a consistent brand identity across all projects, ensuring alignment with elvah's vision and values.

• Manage external contractors or freelance designers as needed to ensure the success of projects and timely delivery of designs.

• Regularly plan and lead creative workshops to inspire innovation and explore new design possibilities.

Your Profile

• You have proven experience as a UX/UI Design Team Lead, with a track record in recruiting and developing design talents.

• You are skilled in UX strategy, aligning design goals with overall business objectives to drive product success.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to take ownership and lead projects from concept to execution.

• Expert in ideation methods and running workshops, such as Design Sprints, to generate and refine creative ideas.

• You have a deep understanding of design systems, including their creation, implementation, and maintenance.

• You excel at concept development and storytelling, delivering impactful presentations that engage and inspire stakeholders.

Why This Role is for You

• You're passionate about contributing to a fossil-free future and excited to make an impact in the clean energy space.

• You're driven to lead a team of talented designers across Europe and create a strong, collaborative design culture.

• You thrive on advancing creative practices and sharing your design expertise with an ambitious team.

• You're excited about scaling a design team, guiding recruitment, and developing design talents.

• You can easily switch between high-level strategic design thinking and detailed project execution.

• You're a natural leader with an engaging personality that energizes and motivates those around you.

• You excel at conflict resolution and maintaining harmony within a team.

What to Expect From Our Hiring Process

At elvah, we believe in an inclusive and transparent hiring process. Here's what you can expect:

• Application Screening: Our People & Culture team, along with the design and product teams, will review your application.

• P&C Screening Interview (30 min): Meet your recruiter to discuss the hiring process, company culture, and any questions you may have.

• First Interview (45 min): Get to know your future colleagues and discuss how your expectations align with the role.

• Case Study Interview (1 hr): Work on a real or hypothetical business scenario, propose solutions, and present your approach.

• Culture Add Interview (1 hr): Meet more of our team and showcase how you can bring your unique perspective to elvah.

Are You Ready to Drive Creative Change at elvah?

If you're an innovative design leader with a passion for sustainability and making a tangible impact, apply now and help us transform the future of clean energy!