Q CELLS USA Corp. is hiring: Senior UX Designer in Irvine

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Qcells is seeking a Senior UX Designer to craft exceptional digital experiences that support our customers, partners, and internal teams. In this role, you’ll drive design execution from concept to implementation, while influencing product direction by championing the needs of our users. You will work across mobile apps, web applications, and websites that power smart home energy management and next generation clean energy solutions.

This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in end-to-end ownership, has a strong foundation in research-driven design, and is eager for collaboration and strengthening our design culture. You’ll partner with product, engineering, and business teams to create scalable, cohesive experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience Design

• Lead UX execution across discovery, research, design, validation, and delivery for complex product initiatives
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity design artifacts that communicate both vision and detailed behavior

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineers to define problems, explore solutions, and deliver outcomes
• Communicate design rationale and research insights through compelling storytelling to cross-functional partners and stakeholders
• Estimate, plan, and track work to ensure on-time delivery

Research & Discovery

• Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research; synthesize findings into clear insights, principles, and recommendations
• Create visualizations (e.g., journey maps, ecosystem maps, experience models) to communicate customer needs, complexities, and opportunities

Design Excellence & Culture

• Contribute patterns, components, and principles to our design system and drive its adoption across projects
• Contribute to improving design processes, standards, and ways of working within team and product area (e.g., crit culture, process improvement, design ops)
• Advocate for customers and high-quality user experiences throughout the product lifecycle

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX, product design, interaction design, or a related discipline
• Strong command across the entire UX discipline, with clear strengths in at least two areas (e.g., interaction design, research, information architecture, visual design, prototyping)
• Demonstrated experience conducting user research and applying research insights directly into design work
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while knowing when to seek input or alignment
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners across time zones and cultures
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Team player eager to collaborate with and support the growth of other designers
• Travel may be required up to 10%, depending on business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry experience in smart home, IoT, solar, energy storage, or related domains
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices

  Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions.  Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.  We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.    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. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.