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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

UX/UI Designer

Reference ID:  9608

Function

 

Within Elia Group’s division for Digitalization, IT & Innovation (Division D), we have recently implemented a product organization as a new operating model to complement our classical project-oriented way of working. Division D offers a series of chapters specialized according to expertise areas in which the primary goal is to offer highly qualified resources towards the different projects and products. 

The UX Chapter ensures that the energy transition is a success by focusing on the human aspect in the inevitable digital transformation. This chapter gathers profiles such as UX Researchers, UX and UI Designers who are very close to the product teams to bring more cooperation, trust, cohesion, meaning and continuous learning.   

 

We are looking for a UX/UI Designer that will be part of a team working in Scrum Agile mode to take up the digitalization of our services. 

 

Expertise in the different disciplines of UX design is inevitable, as we require an interface between the end-users and the development team. The UX/UI Designers are expected to gather and share their findings with the project team. The successful candidate will evidence a passion for delivering adaptive and creative solutions to UX design problems by staying up to date with best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technologies.

 

That makes this job interesting for me:

 

This position provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a large UX Team and to expand your expertise in various areas within a dynamic, product-focused organization. You'll play a key role in the company's digitalization, shaping the user experience for a wide audience. This role offers unique challenges and growth opportunities.

 

Your Tasks as UX/UI Designer

 

  • As a UX/UI Designer, you have the following non-exhaustive tasks:
  • Lead UX research activities and document them in the Elia Group Research repository
  • Prepare and animate workshops on functional framing, ideation and co-design with business and users, or even on an ad hoc basis for user tests and focus groups
  • Collect user needs and feedback throughout the project by implementing appropriate research methods (on-site observations, interviews, user tests, surveys, literature, etc.)
  • Create personas through user research and data
  • Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success via measurable criteria
  • Identify business processes and use cases, define and formalize user journeys or make recommendations for improvement to existing journeys
  • Create storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
  • Using our Figma design system, realize wireframes, produce clickable functional prototypes and final UI Design
  • Present ideas, concepts and design solutions to various stakeholders
  • Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers
  • Actively participate in broader UX Chapter and Product Team activities such as feedback and knowledge sharing sessions to ensure common UX standards

Your Profile

 

  • 3-5 years' experience in design thinking in context of agile projects, and in qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • 3-5 years' experience with UX design for complex workflow, and with interaction design and information architecture
  • Ability to create wireframes and user flows
  • Attention to details and works delivered in high standard
  • Proficient in design software (Figma) as well as presentation software (PowerPoint, Miro)
  • Expert in creating component libraries with variables in Figma; strong understanding of product ecosystems; experience with design tokens.
  • Expert at navigating technical complexity and working productively with engineers.
  • Formal qualification (master's degree, certification, etc.) in UX is required.
  • A compelling portfolio showcasing your design projects, problem-solving abilities, and design process. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
  • Experience in front-end development is a huge plus.
  • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German, French, or Dutch is a plus.

Offer

 

  • Salary a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
  • Insurance group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
  • Vacation You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
  • Social fund Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
  • Communication you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
  • Discounts you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
  • Mobility we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
  • Elia shares Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

 

20 Boulevard de l'Empereur, 1000 Brussels

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.

A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!

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