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Gridware is on a mission to create a future without deadly wildfires. We’re a startup building hardware and software that monitors the power grid to prevent and detect faults that lead to wildfire ignition. (More about Gridware below).
To make that happen, we’re currently looking for a UI designer to join our growing team.
Imagine in many years from now, you are speaking to a bunch of children (perhaps your grandchildren?) about the climate crisis. They specifically ask about the uncontrolled wildfires that threatened people’s lives and homes. “How did we solve that?” they are asking. Imagine being able to tell them what YOU did to solve this problem. This role might be able to say: “Actually, I was working for Gridware at the time and was responsible for…
This is what you’ll be doing:
- Work closely with the product team to sketch and conceptualize new customer-facing products or internal tools
- Create storyboards, wireframes, and user flows to communicate interaction and design ideas
- Executing all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering
- Ability to help other departments with design need such as marketing and sales.
To move forward in the application process you should have at least all of these:
- Demonstrable UI design skills with a strong portfolio
- Experience with design software such as Figma
- Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
Although we do not require candidates to submit a cover letter, candidates who wish to have their application stand out are invited to write a cover letter outlining one or all of the following things in a bullet-point format:
- Where you have acquired the required skills
- Which (if any) of the bonus skills you have and where you acquired them
- Why you are interested in this role
We offer competitive benefits that help employees thrive and grow. These benefits include:
- 3-day weekend every other week
- 2 weeks paid time off, plus an additional annual paid 2 week “off the grid” mini-sabbatical with a $3000 stipend to make it a great adventure
- Flexible starting hours to reduce commute
- Health Insurance = We cover 100% of Gold and Platinum health insurance plan premiums and up to $800 of plan premiums for dependents.
- Dental & Vision = We also cover 100% of the premiums of an excellent Dental and Vision Plan and 100% of the premiums for one dependent.
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K
- Stock option plan
- Company-paid training to upgrade your skills
- Free parking and a commuter allowance
- An attractive salary
Our Culture
We are a mission-driven team passionate about saving lives and creating a future without wildfires.
Our Vision
Save Lives Everyday, Everywhere
Our Mission
Prevent catastrophic failures by building a highly adaptable platform capable of answering any question about critical infrastructure.
We provide a full-stack (hardware + firmware + software) solution for real-time monitoring the power distribution grid in the US. Our low-cost hardware platforms are deployed to power poles, where they
- detect and predict faults that lead to wildfire ignition or outages
- expedite repairs during power outages
Gridware’s technology is designed to unlock essential values for other adjacent verticals. Our unique positioning allows us to solve some of the world’s most burning challenges - from helping policy makers make data-driven infrastructure decisions to helping farmers overcome micro-climate challenges. While others turn a blind eye to these aged and highly-regulated industries, we at Gridware believe it’s our duty to find win-for-all scenarios that lead to a prosperous future for coming generations.
Gridware is a privately-held company with funding from major investors such as
- True Ventures
- Fifty Years
- Y Combinator
Gridware is an equal opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Gridware is located in Walnut Creek, California.
Similar Job Titles: UX Designer, UI Designer, Web designer, Web developer
Requirements
To move forward in the application process you should have at least all of these:
- Demonstrable UI design skills with a strong portfolio
- Experience with design software such as Figma
- Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits that help employees thrive and grow. These benefits include:
- 3 day weekend every other week
- 2 weeks paid time off, plus an additional annual paid 2 week “off the grid” mini-sabbatical with a $3000 stipend to make it a great adventure
- Flexible starting hours to reduce commute
- Health Insurance = We cover 100% of Gold and Platinum health insurance plan premiums and up to $800 of plan premiums for dependents.
- Dental & Vision = We also cover 100% of the premiums of an excellent Dental and Vision Plan and 100% of the premiums for one dependent.
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K
- Stock option plan
- Company-paid training to upgrade your skills
- Free parking and a commuter allowance
- An attractive salary
Gridware is on a mission to create a future without deadly wildfires. We’re a startup building hardware and software that monitors the power grid to prevent and detect faults that lead to wildfire ignition. (More about Gridware below).
To make that happen, we’re currently looking for a UI designer to join our growing team.
Imagine in many years from now, you are speaking to a bunch of children (perhaps your grandchildren?) about the climate crisis. They specifically ask about the uncontrolled wildfires that threatened people’s lives and homes. “How did we solve that?” they are asking. Imagine being able to tell them what YOU did to solve this problem. This role might be able to say: “Actually, I was working for Gridware at the time and was responsible for…
This is what you’ll be doing:
- Work closely with the product team to sketch and conceptualize new customer-facing products or internal tools
- Create storyboards, wireframes, and user flows to communicate interaction and design ideas
- Executing all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering
- Ability to help other departments with design need such as marketing and sales.
To move forward in the application process you should have at least all of these:
- Demonstrable UI design skills with a strong portfolio
- Experience with design software such as Figma
- Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
Although we do not require candidates to submit a cover letter, candidates who wish to have their application stand out are invited to write a cover letter outlining one or all of the following things in a bullet-point format:
- Where you have acquired the required skills
- Which (if any) of the bonus skills you have and where you acquired them
- Why you are interested in this role
We offer competitive benefits that help employees thrive and grow. These benefits include:
- 3-day weekend every other week
- 2 weeks paid time off, plus an additional annual paid 2 week “off the grid” mini-sabbatical with a $3000 stipend to make it a great adventure
- Flexible starting hours to reduce commute
- Health Insurance = We cover 100% of Gold and Platinum health insurance plan premiums and up to $800 of plan premiums for dependents.
- Dental & Vision = We also cover 100% of the premiums of an excellent Dental and Vision Plan and 100% of the premiums for one dependent.
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K
- Stock option plan
- Company-paid training to upgrade your skills
- Free parking and a commuter allowance
- An attractive salary
Our Culture
We are a mission-driven team passionate about saving lives and creating a future without wildfires.
Our Vision
Save Lives Everyday, Everywhere
Our Mission
Prevent catastrophic failures by building a highly adaptable platform capable of answering any question about critical infrastructure.
We provide a full-stack (hardware + firmware + software) solution for real-time monitoring the power distribution grid in the US. Our low-cost hardware platforms are deployed to power poles, where they
- detect and predict faults that lead to wildfire ignition or outages
- expedite repairs during power outages
Gridware’s technology is designed to unlock essential values for other adjacent verticals. Our unique positioning allows us to solve some of the world’s most burning challenges - from helping policy makers make data-driven infrastructure decisions to helping farmers overcome micro-climate challenges. While others turn a blind eye to these aged and highly-regulated industries, we at Gridware believe it’s our duty to find win-for-all scenarios that lead to a prosperous future for coming generations.
Gridware is a privately-held company with funding from major investors such as
- True Ventures
- Fifty Years
- Y Combinator
Gridware is an equal opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Gridware is located in Walnut Creek, California.
Similar Job Titles: UX Designer, UI Designer, Web designer, Web developer
Requirements
To move forward in the application process you should have at least all of these:
- Demonstrable UI design skills with a strong portfolio
- Experience with design software such as Figma
- Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits that help employees thrive and grow. These benefits include:
- 3 day weekend every other week
- 2 weeks paid time off, plus an additional annual paid 2 week “off the grid” mini-sabbatical with a $3000 stipend to make it a great adventure
- Flexible starting hours to reduce commute
- Health Insurance = We cover 100% of Gold and Platinum health insurance plan premiums and up to $800 of plan premiums for dependents.
- Dental & Vision = We also cover 100% of the premiums of an excellent Dental and Vision Plan and 100% of the premiums for one dependent.
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K
- Stock option plan
- Company-paid training to upgrade your skills
- Free parking and a commuter allowance
- An attractive salary
