Lead Design/UX

Who we areAt GALVANY, we drive the energy transition through software. We're building an AI-based Operating System for sales, planning, installation and operation of heat pumps and integrated energy systems – from single-family homes to multi-unit buildings, and across our Energy Community as a Virtual Power Plant. GALVANY is a profitable, fast-growing company backed by leading investors.The roleAs a Lead Designer at Galvany, you'll bring our AI-based Operating System to the next level: creating intuitive, human-centered interfaces with a strong focus on aesthetics. If you like turning messy, multi-stakeholder workflows into one cohesive platform, this is your canvas. You'll be our first design lead: set the bar for craft, build our design system, and ship end-to-end experiences used by installers, ops teams and homeowners.Research and UX: Run interviews, field studies with installers, usability tests, set metrics. You'll move from messy discovery to shipped products.Design System: Build a unified design system that works across web + mobile and grows with us.Prototype and UI: You can craft. From flows to interaction models and motion to accessible and performant interfaces. A crisp information hierarchy. Beautiful, opinionated UI.Leadership: Mentor one to two designers (to start), and work tight with Product, Engineering, Data, and Operations.What we valueOwnership. Take end-to-end responsibility. Fix systemic issues, not just symptoms; champion long-term health over short-term wins.Product Thinking. Outcome over output. Build with user empathy, business context, and data – not just code. Validate assumptions early and measure whether features create real value.Curiosity. Ask "why?" relentlessly. Seek new perspectives, challenge assumptions, and share learnings openly – both inside and outside the team.Pragmatism. Choose the simplest effective path. Make smart trade-offs, consider low-code and AI tools, and prioritize reuse of libraries, services, and patterns over reinventing the wheel.Team First. Team over ego: win and learn together. Elevate collective goals, communicate transparently and share successes and failures openly.What we requireExperience. 6+ years shipping complex digital products (B2B platforms and/or consumer apps). Portfolio shows systems thinking + craft. Evidence of design-system leadership and cross-functional influence with PM/Eng/Data.Track Record. Proven end-to-end responsibility in design/UX. From ideation to release.Background. Any relevant degree is a plus, but real-world work and portfolio > diploma for this role.Technical Skills. Proficiency with Figma or similar tools and prototyping. React/Tailwind/Storybook literacy and comfort around Data/IoT is a plus.Mindset. Self-driven problem-solving mindset – no need for micromanagement or specific tickets.Technical Aptitude. Technical mindset with a passion for understanding systems, data flows, and integrations, coupled with enthusiasm for continuous learning and problem solving.Language. Fluent in English; German is a plus.What we offerReal-World Impact. Your work drives decarbonization – measurable in CO₂ savings, energy efficiency (kWh), and cost reductions (€).Perks. Prime office location in Berlin Charlottenburg, high-quality subsidized lunch, regular company events and all-hands.Compensation. Attractive package with VSOP opportunity.Strong Growth & High Impact. A unique opportunity to join during a hypergrowth phase and actively contribute to company success.Open Culture. Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and a collaborative, dynamic environment.