What we do. Electric Car Leasing
Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.
We are looking for a talented freelance Digital Designer to join our labs team 3 days per week. You’ll be on the front lines of early‑stage innovation projects: rapidly designing, testing, and iterating new concepts—treating every idea as a high‑velocity experiment before it moves toward full‑scale production.
You’ll bring creativity, curiosity and a growth hacker mindset. This role will suit a designer who thrives in fast‑paced, exploratory environments and enjoys taking ideas from concepts to tangible, testable prototypes—always with a focus on customer needs and research.
What you’ll do
* Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to validate design decisions
* Rapidly trial, test, and iterate on design concepts to assess their viability and value
* Design responsive, user‑centred web experiences in Figma—from concept through to prototype
* Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure ideas can be built efficiently
* Join workshops or co‑working sessions in our London office (ideally once a week, but we can be flexible on this)
* Communicate your design rationale clearly and confidently to stakeholders
* Primarily design web experiences and digital products, but may also create supporting printed materials to bring ideas and campaigns to life
What you’ll need
* A minimum of 5 years professional design experience across responsive web design
* A varied portfolio showcasing concept‑to‑prototype thinking and execution
* Proven ability to conduct customer research, interviews, and usability testing
* A high proficiency in Figma for both design and prototyping
* Experience contributing to campaign creation and delivery
* Confidence working independently, managing your time, and meeting deadlines
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
Any of the following would be a bonus
* Familiarity with HTML/CSS
* Hands‑on knowledge of AI‑assisted design and prototyping tools
* Previous experience of incubator, lab, innovation environments
Why you’ll love it here
* Don't feel like you meet all of our hiring criteria? That's OK, apply anyway! We’d love to hear from you and have a conversation.
About us
The electric revolution has arrived—and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.
We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a ‘lease for life’ through an industry‑changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start‑ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.
Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.
We are an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.
Please note we use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively.
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.
Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
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