Aurora Solar is a fast-growing technology company that builds software to help solar professionals design and sell solar projects. We are on a mission to create a future of clean energy by accelerating the adoption of solar. In the last three years, Aurora has grown 3x in customers, 4x in revenue, and 5x in employees. We have 350+ employees today and are looking to grow to 500 by the end of 2024!
We are a venture-backed company based in San Francisco, with offices in Vancouver, BC, and will be opening a new office in Madrid, Spain in 2024. We are a passionate and diverse team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.
Our company culture is one that is fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative. We are looking for people who are excited to learn, grow, and make a difference.
What you’ll do:
- Define and drive the product design vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the company’s overall product strategy and business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a growing team of product designers (UX/UI, Research, Content Strategy) to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and design excellence.
- Establish and evolve design processes, tools, and best practices to ensure high-quality, efficient, and scalable design outcomes.
- Drive user-centered design thinking throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring a deep understanding of customer needs, pain points, and behaviors.
- Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to integrate design seamlessly into the product development process.
- Champion design thinking and advocate for the user experience across the organization, influencing product strategy and fostering a design-led culture.
- Oversee the execution of design projects from concept to launch, ensuring designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, usable, and accessible.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to continuously elevate Aurora’s product design capabilities.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top design talent, building a high-performing and diverse team.
What we’re looking for:
- 15+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful product launches and design leadership.
- Proven experience in leading and managing large product design teams (10+ designers), including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a compelling product design vision and strategy that drives business impact.
- Deep expertise in UX/UI design, user research, interaction design, and information architecture.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to design.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
- Experience designing for complex enterprise SaaS products is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
The total cash compensation range for this position is C$305,000 – C$330,000 annually. This position is also eligible for an equity package. Compensation takes into account a wide range of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, and certifications. Information on benefits for this role can be found at the following link: https://boards.greenhouse.io/aurorasolar/jobs/7140410002.
Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports and respects all individuals and in which diversity and inclusion are embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Aurora will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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