Lead User Experience Designer

Company Description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has more than 6,000 employees in over 20 countries.

Job Description

As part of the Front-end Enablement team for IT Development, you will lead and coordinate a team of UX/UI designers, collaborating closely with developers at various expertise levels to standardize front-end practices, technologies, and deliveries across Statkraft IT, spanning Norway, Germany, England, and India. 

You'll engage directly with business users across different departments, gaining insights into producing, selling, and maintaining renewable energy assets. You’ll also learn about hydrology, power markets, and preventive maintenance. Your work will help streamline user experiences, enabling our teams to accelerate their essential work. As a key contact for new business initiatives, you’ll build and maintain an extensive network across the organization. 

We use Figma as our primary design tool and have established a component library that you’ll help maintain and further develop. 

About the team

The Front-end Enablement team consists of 6 UX designers and 8 front-end developers. We meet weekly to collaborate on our design system, share updates, and solve challenges together. Our team thrives on mutual support, creating a collaborative environment where we learn from each other and help solve tough problems together. 

Key responsibilities:

• Shape and articulate a cohesive design strategy that aligns with both user needs and our global front-end strategy. 
• Oversee and evolve the Statkraft design system in collaboration with your team. 
• Lead and mentor UX/UI designers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. 
• Ensure the quality of design deliverables through regular reviews and feedback. 
• Champion user-centred design principles by conducting user research and identifying new needs within the organization. 
• Contribute to creating consistent, user-friendly applications across Statkraft IT. 
• Support team members in solving design and technical challenges  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in UX Design or a related field. 
• 10+ years of experience as a UX designer, with proven leadership skills. 
• Expertise in design system principles, implementation, and continuous improvement. 
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban). 
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Norwegian. 
• Extensive experience in client engagement and managing stakeholder relationships. 
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Nice to have:

• Experience developing with Angular or React. 
• Industry knowledge in the energy sector. 
• Familiarity with time-series data and data-driven approaches. 
• Experience working in large organizations. 
• A background in graphic design. 
• Experience collaborating with cross-cultural teams. 

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation.
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave, and work life balance principles.
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.
• Relocation support if needed.
• Modern offices at Lysaker: Enjoy a vibrant workspace with two well-equipped cantinas.
• Healthy, active lifestyle: Whether it’s one of 30+ sports, a workout at the gym, a sail on the company boat, or board games, we offer activities for everyone.
• Remote-friendly environment: Enjoy a balance between office and home, with two days of remote work each week.
• Rock-solid foundation: Be part of one of Norway's most reputable and financially secure companies, driving the future of renewable energy

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance. 

We evaluate applications for this role on a rolling basis, so please apply with your CV through our career pages as soon as possible.