Product Designer - 6 Month Contract (Remote, US)

About Renew Home

Renew Home is dedicated to transforming residential energy consumption by enabling customers to save energy and reduce costs through participation in the largest virtual power plant in North America. Collaborating with leading industry partners, the company focuses on enhancing energy management at home, prioritizing efficiency, affordability, user comfort, and promoting cleaner energy solutions for all.

Renew Home embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and fosters a workplace where every voice is valued and heard. The company encourages prospective candidates to understand the impactful work it pursues.

Role Overview

The 6-month contract Product Designer will play a pivotal role in supporting vital growth projects within the product suite. Working closely with product management and engineering teams, this role is suitable for a designer comfortable in dynamic settings who can integrate strategic perspectives with meticulous execution.

The designer will focus on crafting user-focused product experiences aimed at improving customer acquisition, conversion rates, and user retention. Additionally, they will design engaging lifecycle email campaigns to boost user interaction. The position demands a blend of strong product-oriented thinking along with visual design expertise spanning system UI and marketing materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement top-tier product designs aligned with growth objectives, from initial concept phases through to delivery, guided by senior design leadership.
• Partner effectively with Product Managers and Engineers to transform requirements into user-centric and business-aligned design solutions.
• Manage assigned design projects autonomously while integrating constructive feedback.
• Develop diverse design artifacts including user flow diagrams, wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and specs suitable for production handoff.
• Design and refine visually compelling email marketing campaigns that ensure clarity, user engagement, and technical performance.
• Maintain a high standard of visual quality across all product UI and email touchpoints for consistent brand experience.
• Advocate for users by addressing the entire user journey from initial engagement through ongoing interaction.
• Participate actively in design reviews and collaborative discussions to uphold quality and design consistency.
• Utilize AI-based design tools to enhance creativity, efficiency, and output quality throughout the design process.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Product or UX Design with a portfolio showcasing strong product strategy and visual design capabilities.
• Demonstrated skill in devising intuitive, user-focused solutions that harmonize user needs and organizational goals.
• Experience delivering design work on projects focused on growth metrics such as acquisition, engagement, or conversion optimization.
• Exceptional visual design proficiency, capable of producing marketing-level creative assets alongside scalable UI components.
• Expertise in designing responsive interfaces adaptable across devices such as web, mobile, and email platforms.
• Proficiency with Figma, including design creation, prototyping, and developer handoff processes.
• Track record of collaborating efficiently with Product and Engineering in fast-paced scenarios.
• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision while incorporating iterative feedback rapidly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly justify design choices and convey ideas.
• Practical experience leveraging AI-powered tools to augment design workflow and results.

Preferred Skills

• Prior background in designing lifecycle or growth marketing emails with an awareness of engagement-related performance factors such as click-through rates.
• Knowledge of email design constraints across diverse platforms and clients.
• Experience contributing to or working within established design systems.
• Exposure to product environments undergoing early stage development or rapid expansion.
• Comfortable contributing to UX writing or crafting messaging elements integrated within design.
• Skills in illustration or storytelling to elevate visual communication.

Additional Information

• This is a remote, contract position for a six-month duration.
• Hourly compensation ranges between $75 and $100.
• Renew Home cannot sponsor employment visas; applicants must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Renew Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusivity regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected traits.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process; requests can be made by contacting the employer.