Design Lead (all genders)

Who we are

We have a vision: we want to redefine the charging ecosystem for electric vehicles and make electric mobility the integral component of the energy transition.

We are developing software for the EV charging market that aims to enhance the overall journey for EV drivers through real-time updates and user-friendly features. One aspect of our vision includes developing the best charging app on the market for our biggest B2B client, E.ON Drive. But that's just one piece of the puzzle. By leveraging the latest technologies and industry insights, we are working on a tailored solution that aims to empower CPOs and energy players to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and ultimately drive greater success in their businesses.

Our Team

As a team of 50+ across Germany and Europe, we have weathered challenges together, including tough times like insolvency. It strengthened us to be resilient, united in our values, and dedicated to our common purpose and vision. We take pride in our company culture, always putting people in the center, and constantly looking for ways to further improve and refine it.

Our Mission

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!

Full compensation packages are based on interview outcome, candidate experience and qualifications.

Salary range for this job:

€78.000 - €90.000 EUR

Why elvah

While we truly value our company culture as the top reason to join us, we also provide additional perks such as:

• Remote first: You can work from home as well as from our co-working spaces in Berlin and Hamburg. Additionally, we try to make it possible for everyone to live and work from anywhere in Europe.
• Flexible hours: Overtime can happen, but we make sure to give you back 100% of those hours as free time. Plus, we offer flexible working hours and 30+2 vacation days.

Some of our benefits:

• Discounts for online shops and subscriptions; 100% top-up on your company pension; state-of-the-art hardware and 50% subsidy for home office equipment; a yearly development budget; JobRad and the chance to use our shared EV if you live in Berlin.