UX Designer (Hybrid in Greece)

ABOUT POWER FACTORS

Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity, one of the most extensive and widely deployed renewable energy management suites (REMS) in the market. With over 300 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18,000 sites, Power Factors manages 25% of the world’s renewable energy data.*  

Power Factors’ Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to market analytics. The company’s suite of open, data-driven applications empowers renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make more informed decisions to maximize asset returns. Energy stakeholders receive end-to-end support, including solutions for SCADA & PPC, centralized monitoring, performance management, commercial asset management, and field service management.  

With deep domain expertise, AI-powered insights are delivered at scale so businesses can optimize assets, unlock growth, and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy. Power Factors fights climate change with code.  

* Outside China and India 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Power Factors is looking for a passionate, driven candidate to help us better understand our users and to propose, design and test innovative solutions. The successful candidate will have expertise in applying deep domain knowledge in interaction design techniques and an awareness of end user needs derived through customer interviews and research. As a UX Designer, you will work closely with the product manager by turning market needs into products that delight our users. 

We realize every decision we make in our products and services will affect the user’s overall experience. This role will be instrumental in helping infuse UX design best practices into the fabric of the Power Factors product development organization. The ideal applicant has relevant experience with designing enterprise software applications in the field of Cloud/SaaS, Industrial IoT, or Analytics Visualization. This role will report to the UX Director and the office is in Athens, Greece. However, you will be able to work remotely from home, in Greece. 

 
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 

• Participate in company-wide discussions relative to current user interface initiatives and the future direction of design and user experience; 

• Conduct interviews, user research and design thinking workshops to understand customer needs, mental models, tacit knowledge, and working contexts; 

• Synthesize output of stakeholder research to design visualizations that effectively summarize key insights related to user behaviors and product definition; 

• Be fluent in use of a design system and its applications in data-intensive software; 

• Create annotated prototypes or wireframes of user interface designs that visually and textually communicate the behavior of a software application; 

• Design, document and communicate interactions for complex software systems using a mix of narratives, storyboards, mockups, wireframes, prototypes, and assist to detail user story specifications; 

• Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams comprised of UI developers, subject matter experts and product managers;   

• Support the customer discovery process in collaboration with sales engineers, customer success managers, and product managers; 

• Express UX and design concepts to collaborators by going beyond merely presenting designs to explain the story behind the rationale and benefit of design ideas; 

• Rapidly iterate on novel design solutions for new and innovative products; 

• Lead research and evaluation of designs as well as emerging technology, industry, and market trends; 

• Work closely with the product owner to define epics and stories required to deliver the new features; 

• Review features delivered by the developers to confirm UX standards have been respected; 

• Participate in multiple value-added projects as required. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

We believe you enjoy working in a purpose-driven organization and that you thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This also means that you are effective at managing multiple tasks of varying complexities, work well under pressure, and are driven by continuous learning and growth. Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to UX Design; 

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a member of UX design team in a high-tech company, ideally in the industrial and or manufacturing industry: 

• Track record of successfully conceptualizing and executing projects; 

• Strong understanding of Agile, Lean UX, and User-centered design methodologies; 

• Experience designing interactions for complex systems – web- and mobile-based environments; 

• Experience with desktop and mobile applications (reactive); 

• Effective facilitation, diagnostic and consultative skills; proactively anticipates the needs of clients; influences to reach best design outcome based on objectives; 

• Skilled in standard design, wireframing, and interactive prototyping tools such as Adobe CC, Sketch, Balsamiq, Figma, Miro, Axure, InVision; 

• Knowledge of modern software products and tools, especially React, iOS and MUI; 

• Must be able to navigate differing opinions on designs and guide the thought process of cross-functional team members towards a user experience that meets the goals of our customers; 

• Ability to grasp and clearly communicate complex ideas to different audiences; 

• Must have a portfolio or samples of work demonstrating design rationale and process; 

• Can-do attitude and hunger; you're eager to jump in and get things done but don't get flustered in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment; 

• High level of self-motivation with ability to work both independently and interact effectively with various stakeholders in cross-functional teams; 

• Effective ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; 

• Desire to learn and understand new concepts or technologies quickly; 

• Bilingual (Greek / English) is considered an asset. 

LIFE @ POWER FACTORS

We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry. We are a team of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. We are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

WHY JOIN US

By joining the Power Factors team, you’ll be part of a dynamic group of innovative and driven individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. Every day, your work will directly contribute to advancing clean energy solutions and supporting global sustainability initiatives. Our culture runs deep and shows up in how we work together - committed, conscientious and collaborative. With many opportunities for professional growth, Power Factors is here to support your development as we lead the charge in transforming the energy industry. 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.