Job Overview
UX Researcher – 24 Month Fixed Term at RES.
Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We’re the world’s largest independent renewable energy company focused on affordable, zero carbon energy. We invest in our people, offering rewards, benefits including pension, private healthcare, flexible working, holiday, family leave and volunteering days.
Position: UX Researcher within the design team responsible for the user experience of the Asset Performance Management (APM) product. Focus on understanding asset managers’ needs and ensuring our B2B industrial data analytics platform meets those needs.
You will work under the direction of the UX Research Lead, executing research activities that inform product strategy and design decisions across the APM product.
Accountabilities
* End-to-End Design & Research Support
Design user experiences from concept to high-fidelity solutions, creating wireframes, prototypes and detailed specifications. Support research activities: study planning, participant engagement, synthesis of findings into design directions. Translate research insights into design concepts and user flows. Bridge research findings with implementation, working with the UI/Design System expert to ensure feasibility.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration & Design Integration
Partner with UI/Design System experts to balance exploratory thinking with technical feasibility. Facilitate design discussions and workshops with stakeholders to validate direction.
* Design Quality & Documentation
Ensure design outputs meet quality standards and are well documented for handoff. Contribute to design critiques and reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain documentation of design decisions throughout the project.
Knowledge
* Strong understanding of user‑centred design principles and how research informs design decisions.
* Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods and how to apply insights practically.
* Experience working within B2B environments, preferably SaaS or industrial/enterprise software.
* Understanding of design systems and technical constraints while maintaining user focus.
Skills
* Translate complex technical concepts and adapt communication style for different audiences.
* Excellent organisation skills with attention to detail in documentation and process.
* Strong written and oral communication of ideas and concepts.
* Proven ability to design end‑to‑end experiences from discovery to detailed UI design.
* Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, work independently, and drive projects forward.
* Comfortable operating in ambiguity and navigating discovery phases with openness to iteration.
* Excellent at translating abstract research findings into concrete design solutions.
* Ability to challenge assumptions respectfully and broaden conversations when needed.
Experience
* 4‑5 years in product or UX design roles with full design process experience.
* Demonstrated experience supporting research activities and translating insights into design.
* Track record of working successfully with cross‑functional teams.
* Experience working alongside research specialists and technical designers.
* Proven ability to work autonomously and make sound design decisions with minimal oversight.
* Portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end design work from discovery through to implementation.
Qualifications
* Degree in Design, Psychology, Business, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI) or related field is desirable.
* Adaptability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
* Desirable qualifications: certifications in design thinking or UX.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At RES we celebrate difference. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Our teams work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions, embracing a wide range of ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, disability, and more.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
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