<div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>The Position</b><b></b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"> </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"> </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">As a <b>Senior Product Designer</b>, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end experience for Residential &amp; Business customers in their energy use portals, energy insight widgets, and outbound communications. This influential role sits at the intersection of strategy, user experience and research—and requires close collaboration with cross-functional internal teams, utility clients, and end customers.</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>What you will contribute:</b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Own and lead the full customer journey</b>—from research and discovery, through concepting, prototyping, polished visual design, design QA, and post-launch iteration, influencing strategic direction and product team roadmaps.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Drive best-in-class Design practices</b>, knowing when to flex established processes to fit real-world constraints while staying rooted in strong design principles. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Leverage &amp; contribute to Uplight’s UI Design System</b> to deliver elegant, accessibility-inclusive, and scalable experiences that are intuitive for end users.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Facilitate unmoderated and moderated Qualitative User Research studies</b>, synthesizing and presenting findings + business recommendations to diverse stakeholder audiences.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Lead iterative product &amp; design thinking </b>to continuously measure, learn, and enhance user experience in our enrollment products</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Build a deep and data-driven understanding</b> of customer needs, pain points, and real-life behaviors across programs.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, fellow Designers &amp; User Researchers, Marketers, Account Managers and more</b> across the business to align on core user problems (or JTBD) and uncover shared opportunities together.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Champion a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and iteration</b>.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>What You Bring to Uplight: </b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>5+ years</b> of experience in <b>software/digital product design</b>, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking process and measurable business impact of your design decisions. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Proficiency in the “full stack” of Product Design</b>: Research, UX &amp; Interaction Design, UI/Visual Design &amp; QA, prototyping, and working with component libraries or Design Systems. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Familiarity with Material Design and frontend capabilities</b> (React, Angular), to effectively communicate designs with Engineers and stakeholders</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Deep fluency with modern Design and Research tools</b>. We use <b>Figma</b> (our primary design tool) as well as <b>Adobe Creative Suite</b> for asset creation, <b>Lucid</b> for white board collaboration, <b>JIRA</b> for coordination with Product &amp; Engineering teams, and <b>Google Workspace</b> for documentation. Hands-on experience with <b>user research platforms</b> for recruiting &amp; running studies. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Excellent communication and storytelling skills</b>, with an ability to clearly articulate your narrative to both technical and non-technical, internal and external client audiences alike.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>A user-first mindset</b> that advocates for the pursuit of simple, elegant solutions, while balancing ambiguity and technical constraints.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Growth-minded</b> and well-versed in giving and receiving constructive feedback, with a commitment to collaborative problem-solving.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Experience designing enterprise software (B2B and/or B2B2C). </b><b></b></span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Thrives in a collaborative design culture</b>, valuing shared ownership and cross-functional trust over individual control.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Actively participates</b> in structured peer critiques and team reviews, embracing a culture where <b>Designers regularly seek and offer feedback</b> to elevate each other’s work.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"> </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Bonus points:</b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">A deep <b>curiosity</b> for exploring responsible <b>efficiency opportunities with AI.</b><b></b></span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Comfortable jumping into <b>complex technical domains with curiosity and humility.</b><b></b></span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Experience working in multiple industries and/or in startup environments</b><b></b></span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Fluency</b> in Agile environments, meeting cadences, etc.  </span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"> </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?</b><b></b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:</div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Make a Meaningful Impact:</b> Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Grow Your Career:</b> We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Thrive:</b>  We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Belong to an Inclusive Community:</b> We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Be Part of a Growing Movement:</b> Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit <a href="http://uplight.com/careers"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(14,36,178);">uplight.com/careers</span></a> </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Salary Range:</b> $140,000 to $160,000 + Bonus </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Application Deadline:</b> February 1, 2026</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team. </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, neurodivergence, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">#LI-Remote</div>

<p>At Uplight, we are motivating energy users and providers to accelerate the clean energy ecosystem. Working with over 75 of the world&rsquo;s leading electric and gas utilities, Uplight provides end-to-end customer energy experience. Uplight delivers personalized experiences that customers have now come to expect&ndash;improving satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing the cost to serve, and contributing to carbon reduction goals. We are in the process of obtaining our B Corp certification,&nbsp; enabling us to put our values into action by not only making decisions for the benefit of our shareholders, but also for our customers, environment, employees, and community.</p>

Senior Product Designer

<div><b>The Position</b><b></b></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>As a <b>Senior Product Designer</b>, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end experience for Residential &amp; Business customers in their energy use portals, energy insight widgets, and outbound communications. This influential role sits at the intersection of strategy, user experience and research—and requires close collaboration with cross-functional internal teams, utility clients, and end customers.</div><div></div><div><b>What you will contribute:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><b></b><span><b>Own and lead the full customer journey</b>—from research and discovery, through concepting, prototyping, polished visual design, design QA, and post-launch iteration, influencing strategic direction and product team roadmaps.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Drive best-in-class Design practices</b>, knowing when to flex established processes to fit real-world constraints while staying rooted in strong design principles.&nbsp;</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Leverage &amp; contribute to Uplight’s UI Design System</b> to deliver elegant, accessibility-inclusive, and scalable experiences that are intuitive for end users.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Facilitate unmoderated and moderated Qualitative User Research studies</b>, synthesizing and presenting findings + business recommendations to diverse stakeholder audiences.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Lead iterative product &amp; design thinking </b>to continuously measure, learn, and enhance user experience in our enrollment products</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Build a deep and data-driven understanding</b> of customer needs, pain points, and real-life behaviors across programs.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, fellow Designers &amp; User Researchers, Marketers, Account Managers and more</b> across the business to align on core user problems (or JTBD) and uncover shared opportunities together.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Champion a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and iteration</b>.</span></li></ul><div></div><div><b>What You Bring to Uplight:&nbsp;</b></div><div></div><ul><li><b></b><span><b>5+ years</b> of experience in <b>software/digital product design</b>, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking process and measurable business impact of your design decisions.&nbsp;</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Proficiency in the “full stack” of Product Design</b>: Research, UX &amp; Interaction Design, UI/Visual Design &amp; QA, prototyping, and working with component libraries or Design Systems.&nbsp;</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Familiarity with Material Design and frontend capabilities</b> (React, Angular), to effectively communicate designs with Engineers and stakeholders</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Deep fluency with modern Design and Research tools</b>. We use <b>Figma</b> (our primary design tool) as well as <b>Adobe Creative Suite</b> for asset creation, <b>Lucid</b> for white board collaboration, <b>JIRA</b> for coordination with Product &amp; Engineering teams, and <b>Google Workspace</b> for documentation. Hands-on experience with <b>user research platforms</b> for recruiting &amp; running studies.&nbsp;</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Excellent communication and storytelling skills</b>, with an ability to clearly articulate your narrative to both technical and non-technical, internal and external client audiences alike.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>A user-first mindset</b> that advocates for the pursuit of simple, elegant solutions, while balancing ambiguity and technical constraints.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Growth-minded</b> and well-versed in giving and receiving constructive feedback, with a commitment to collaborative problem-solving.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Experience designing enterprise software (B2B and/or B2B2C).&nbsp;</b><b></b></span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Thrives in a collaborative design culture</b>, valuing shared ownership and cross-functional trust over individual control.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Actively participates</b> in structured peer critiques and team reviews, embracing a culture where <b>Designers regularly seek and offer feedback</b> to elevate each other’s work.</span></li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><b>Bonus points:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><b></b><span>A deep <b>curiosity</b> for exploring responsible <b>efficiency opportunities with AI.</b><b></b></span></li><li><b></b><span>Comfortable jumping into <b>complex technical domains with curiosity and humility.</b><b></b></span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Experience working in multiple industries and/or in startup environments</b><b></b></span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Fluency</b> in Agile environments, meeting cadences, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><div></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</div><div></div><div><b>Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?</b><b></b></div><div>At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:</div><ul><li><b></b><span><b>Make a Meaningful Impact:</b> Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Grow Your Career:</b> We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Thrive:</b>&nbsp; We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Belong to an Inclusive Community:</b> We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Be Part of a Growing Movement:</b> Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.</span></li></ul><div></div><div>To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit <a href="http://uplight.com/careers"><span>uplight.com/careers</span></a>&nbsp;</div><div></div><div><b>Salary Range:</b> $140,000 to $160,000 + Bonus&nbsp;</div><div></div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b> February 1, 2026</div><div></div><div>In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.&nbsp;</div><div></div><div>Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, neurodivergence, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div><div></div><div>#LI-Remote</div>

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