Designer at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Energy Tech, Renewable Energy, Clean TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Understands UX, tone of voice, persuasion, and reassurance
Can make the complex simple and create things that work for humans
Experience from agency or startup background, with a living made from main trade
Open-minded and willing to try everything
Embodies a culture of autonomy, curiosity, and relentless improvement
Able to navigate own journey without curated briefs or account managers
Passion to explore, enhance, and take on transformative projects
Knows design for the real world, including campaigns, web experiences, or events from sketch to launch
Geeks out on how real humans use technology in their messy lives
Knows tools and theories of Human-Centred Design, but focuses on outcomes over process
Enthusiastic, able to lead others and get stuff done
A smart grafter who puts effort where it delivers most value (e.g., wireframing just enough)
Finds workarounds with limited resources
Loves office vibe, is a people person, enjoys collaborating in team presence
Thrives in collaborative projects

Responsibilities

Bring Octopus to life in the UK through creative, human-centered design
Work on projects driven by personal passion and exploration
Collaborate with a team of like-minded people on transformative initiatives
Design without relying on agencies, handling everything in-house
Obsess over customers, thinking about great experiences, stories, and reasons to join
Explore all elements of design from idea to launch and beyond

Skills

UX Design

Tone of Voice

Persuasion Design

Human-Centered Design

Visual Design

Interaction Design

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$2,476.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.

Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.

£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.

The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.

Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.

Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.

Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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