Lead UX Architect

**Description** ### **POSITION DESCRIPTION****:** We are looking for a **Lead UX Architect** to join our Grid \& Energy Services team to shape the entire end\-to\-end user experience across our Energy Management Services portfolio. These products are industry\-leading, very cutting\-edge and will span across a few of our platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience in defining a user experience and journey across multiple products, preferably in the energy sector. You will work closely with our key teams here and have a chance to create a vision across Quells line of energy, solar and Data center products. ### **LOCATION \& WORK ARRANGEMENT** **This role is remote; however, the candidate(s) will be expected to relocate at their own expense to our onsite Houston location by** ***Q1 in 2027\**** * Q1 2027 is an approximate timeframe and is subject to change at any time ### **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Shape and drive a unified user journey and experience across the full Energy Management Services suite of products. * Define UX principles, patterns and standards that ensure consistency, usability and a cohesive brand experience. * Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and domain experts to turn business goals and user needs into intuitive, high\-impact experiences. * Lead user research, journey mapping, and usability testing with operators, engineers, facility managers, and executive stakeholders. ### **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** * 8\+ years of progressive experience in UX, interaction, or product design, including 3\+ years’ operating at a lead, principal, or architect level. * Proven success shaping and delivering UX strategy across complex, data\-heavy enterprise or operational platforms. * Deep expertise in building and scaling design systems, including component libraries, design tokens, and driving adoption across teams. * Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in information architecture, interaction design, and visual design for sophisticated user workflows. * Experience leading or managing UI/front\-end engineers, including prioritization, mentorship, and performance guidance. * Proficiency with modern design tools such as Figma, along with solid familiarity with front\-end technologies like React, TypeScript, and web components to collaborate effectively with engineering. * Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both executive stakeholders and individual contributors. * Bachelor’s degree in design, Human\-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent professional experience. ### **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** * Experience designing for energy management, utilities, smart grid, data center operations, industrial IoT, or related operational\-technology domains. * Demonstrated experience designing AI\-powered or ML\-driven user experiences, including generative AI, copilots, recommendations, or predictive analytics interfaces. * Familiarity with time\-series data visualization, telemetry dashboards, control systems, or SCADA\-adjacent workflows. * Experience working in a multi\-product portfolio or platform organization. * Background contributing to or leading accessibility, sustainability, or inclusive design initiatives. Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high\-performance, high\-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) Talheim, Germany (Technology \& Innovation HQ) and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long\-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea. **PHYSICAL, MENTAL \& ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:** To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements *normally expected* to perform *regular* job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **Mobility** Standing 20% of time Sitting 70% of time Walking 10% of time **Strength** Pulling up to 10 Pounds Pushing up to 10 Pounds Carrying up to 10 Pounds Lifting up to 10 Pounds **Dexterity** **(F \= Frequently, O \= Occasionally, N \= Never)** Typing F Handling F Reaching F **Agility** **(F \= Frequently, O \= Occasionally, N \= Never)** Turning F Twisting F Bending O Crouching O Balancing N Climbing N Crawling N Kneeling N The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. 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