Contract Product UX Designer at Clean Power Research

United States

$0.05k - $0.065k

<div><div><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Employment Type: </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Contract Role </span> <br><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Contract Duration:</span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> 6 months</span> <br><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Expected Availability: </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Approximately 35-40 hours per week based on project need and agreed upon deliverables</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Location:</span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> Primarily remote. Occasional on-site collaboration in the Bellevue, WA area may be requested by mutual agreement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></div><h3>Who Are We?</h3></div><div><div><div> </div><div><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Clean Power Research® is advancing the energy transformation through cloud software that informs, streamlines and values energy-related decisions and processes for utilities, energy professionals and consumers.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">We’re a growing company that counts 14 of the top 15 Fortune 500 utilities and many of the largest renewable energy companies in the U.S. as our customers. We’re focused on expanding our market reach and impact with new software technologies that help solve the energy industry’s hardest problems.</span></p><h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">About the Engagement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Clean Power Research is seeking a Contract Product UX Designer with several years of professional experience </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">to support the design and delivery of intuitive, data-driven experiences for complex cloud-based energy software used by utilities, energy agencies, and the solar industry.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">This is a contract engagement, structured around clearly defined project deliverables and timelines. The contractor will partner closely with product managers and engineers to shape user experiences across the full product lifecycle, from discovery through high-fidelity design and validation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">This role is engaged as an independent contractor (1099). Contractors must be legally authorized to operate as a business in Washington State, including maintaining a current Washington State business license (UBI number) and compliance with applicable state and local tax requirements. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, equipment, and benefits.</span></p><h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Product Context</span></h3><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">This engagement will primarily focus on </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">PowerClerk®</span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">, Clean Power Research’s configurable, no-code workflow platform used by utilities and energy agencies to manage complex energy programs. PowerClerk streamlines application intake, review, approval, and ongoing program operations in a secure, enterprise-grade system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The role may also contribute to projects across the </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">SolarAnywhere®</span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> family of products, which support solar resource assessment, performance monitoring, and forecasting. These products serve a wide range of analytical and operational use cases, requiring clear, usable interfaces for technically complex data.</span></p><h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Scope of Work</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h3></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Collaborate with Product/Program Managers and Engineers to understand user problems, product requirements, and constraints, and propose appropriate design solutions</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Deliver high-quality designs for new features and refine existing experiences</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Partner closely with multidisciplinary teams on the ideation and definition of new user experiences</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Follow a user-centered design process, delivering design artifacts with an appropriate level of fidelity and detail at each stage</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Contribute to a shared design system and help create component architecture documentation</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Contribute innovative ideas and deliver groundbreaking designs that shape the future of our products</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Transform complex concepts into engaging and intuitive user experiences</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Who You Are</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h3></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or similar field</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">4+ years of experience in user experience design, with a strong emphasis on interaction design or similar role</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Portfolio demonstrating strong product thinking, including navigation, user flows, interaction design, information architecture, and information visualization</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Clean, modern design aesthetic with strong attention to detail and a passion for simplifying complex experiences</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Experience designing complex, data-centric web applications, with a strong understanding of how to make them intuitive and delightful</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Fluency in UX best practices, including user-centered design, interaction design, and information architecture, grounded in strong UX principles and techniques</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into clear user flows, information architecture diagrams, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Experience working across multiple levels of fidelity throughout the design process, from low-fidelity wireframes to pixel-perfect design specifications</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Advanced proficiency in Figma, including components, auto layout, and building and maintaining design libraries</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage work independently against agreed timelines</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Experience with planning and executing lightweight, rapid, iterative usability testing is a plus</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Experience building and maintaining design systems is a plus</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Passion for renewables and for advancing the transition to clean energy</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Additional Notes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h3></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">The role does not include people management responsibilities</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">The focus is on individual contributor design work and delivery of defined project outcomes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li></ul></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Contract Compensation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h3></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Contract Engagement: Approximately 6 months</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Hourly Rate: $50–$65 (flat rate)</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">This engagement is structured as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include employee benefits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li></ul></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">How to Apply</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Click the link below to submit your resume. Note that a portfolio review presentation is required to interview for this role. Please include a link to your portfolio and a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and the renewable energy space along with your resume.  Due to the large number of applicants for our positions, we regret that we can only respond to candidates who meet our requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Clean Power Research provides equal opportunity for all contract engagements. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></div></div></div>