UX Designer / Manager

We are seeking a talented, high-horsepower, and visionary UX Designer / Manager who thrives on geospatial datasets to design and implement the user experience for our air pollution intelligence and response products. The ideal candidate will have proven talent for designing delightful, clean, beautiful, and compelling user-centered products across Web and Mobile for a diverse user base, including expert government users, B2B customers, and consumer users that effectively communicate complex pollution problems, and drive action toward solving them. You will be THE key contributor in shaping and executing the product design strategy. Your leadership will play a significant role in defining how design is maximized and leverage as a core strength across the entire organization.

About Aclima

Aclima is pioneering an entirely new way to monitor and respond to air pollution in communities, and track the effectiveness of focused mitigation efforts. We leverage cutting-edge sensor technology mounted on fleets of mapping vehicles to measure air pollution, greenhouse gases, methane, and air toxics across entire cities, states, and regions at block-level resolution. Our professional analytics software, Aclima Pro, translates billions of scientific measurements into insights at the source level, providing environmental intelligence for governments, industry, and communities. Our free app delivers address-level air pollution insights for the communities we serve. Aclima is a purpose-driven technology company helping to catalyze bold climate action that protects community health, reduces emissions, and supports smart government.

Aclima is one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential companies. Other awards include Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, #1 in Data Science, Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business, a Fast Company 2022 World Changing Idea, a WEF Technology Pioneer, and one of the top 100 companies in GovTech for 2023. Aclima is headquartered in San Francisco.

To learn more about Aclima, please visit https://aclima.io.

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and experienced UX Designer / Manager to lead and shape the user experience for our air pollution intelligence and response products. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, impactful designs that serve multiple stakeholders across governments, businesses, and the general public (B2G, B2B, B2C). Your expertise in data visualization, spatial-temporal design, and user-centric product development will be key to driving the success of our solutions.

As a leader in our UX design team, you will champion the UX voice throughout the product development process and use your deep understanding of the market and communities we’re serving to ensure the highest design standards are met. You’ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and scientists to ensure that designs are not only beautiful and functional but also aligned with product requirements and real-world user goals.

Key Responsibilities

UX Design Leadership:

• Advocate for the user’s perspective in all discussions, ensuring that the final product meets the needs and expectations of various stakeholders (B2G, B2B, B2C).
• Guide design solutions from early exploration through final high-fidelity visuals, ensuring designs are user-centric, data-driven, and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership in evolving our UX and product design practices, ensuring they stay ahead of industry trends, methodologies, and best practices.
• Help build, lead, and mentor a team of designers to deliver exceptional UX across multiple product areas, ensuring personal growth, development, and alignment with company objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and inclusive environment where team members feel supported and empowered to contribute their best work.

Data Visualization & Spatial-Temporal Design:

• Leverage your expertise in data visualization to create clear, engaging, and actionable representations of air quality data to across a spectrum of stakeholders. Ensure that complex data sets are accessible, actionable, and tailored to the needs of diverse user groups.
• Design spatial-temporal experiences that allow users to interact with and interpret real-time, geospatially-sensitive data related to air pollution levels.

Collaborative Product Development:

• Work closely with product managers to translate product requirements and use cases into effective design solutions.
• Collaborate with developers and scientists to ensure seamless implementation of design concepts, providing guidance throughout the development process.
• Conduct user research, testing, and feedback sessions to refine designs and ensure they address specific user goals and real-world problems.
• Deliver comprehensive design documentation, including task flows, wireframes, prototypes, interaction mockups, and high-fidelity UI designs.

Design Deliverables:

• Produce design artifacts for each step of the product development lifecycle, from initial design exploration to final UI designs, ensuring consistency and clarity across all stages.
• Create detailed user journey maps, interaction flows, wireframes, and prototypes to communicate design decisions effectively.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs and UI components that adhere to design systems and maintain consistency across products.

Stakeholder Engagement & Design Advocacy:

• Serve as the primary advocate for the user experience, ensuring that the needs of diverse stakeholders are balanced while maintaining a user-centric focus.
• Present and communicate design concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives, product managers, scientists, and engineers.
• Ensure design solutions are aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and user needs while keeping the product vision intact.

Process Innovation & Improvement:

• Innovate upon and continuously improve our UX processes to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and the quality of design outputs.
• Stay informed on industry trends, new tools, and techniques in UX design and data visualization to push the boundaries of what's possible in climate tech.
• Establish, uphold, and refine design best practices that align with company values and goals.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in UX design with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design deliverables, including data visualization, spatial-temporal design, and UI design.
• At least 2 years of people management experience, with a proven track record of mentoring and leading design teams.
• Strong experience designing products for varied stakeholders, including government (B2G), businesses (B2B), and consumers (B2C).
• Experience working closely with product managers, scientists, and developers to create user-centered designs that meet business requirements and user goals.

Skills:

• Proven expertise in designing data-driven experiences, with a particular focus on data visualization and spatial-temporal interfaces (e.g., mapping, geospatial data) that drive real world impact.
• Ability to produce design deliverables for every stage of the product development process, from research and wireframes to high-fidelity UI designs.
• Strong proficiency with design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD) and prototyping tools (e.g., InVision, Axure, Framer).
• Experience with user research methodologies, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys.

Attributes:

• A passion for sustainability, climate tech, and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and business skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for the user aligned with company goals.

Why Join Us:

Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of a company dedicated to addressing one of the world’s most pressing challenges—air pollution and climate change.

Innovative Environment: Work with a team of passionate, creative, and driven individuals committed to pushing the boundaries of climate tech.

Growth Opportunities: Contribute to the development of groundbreaking products and play a key role in Aclima’s growth and success.

Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive work environment that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Bonus Qualifications:

• A passion for solving the climate crisis, protecting communities, and dedication to the mission.
• Experience in climate tech.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this full-time exempt position if located in the SF Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, or Seattle metro region is $122,000 - $170,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and are informed by current market data provided by Carta Total Comp.

Within those ranges, individual pay is determined by exact region and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The hiring manager can share more about the specific salary range for your geographic region during the hiring process. Employee must continue to reside within 90 miles of location used to determine starting salary, otherwise Aclima reserves the right to make regional adjustments to pay.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, portfolio and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Be prepared to show off your track record of success and explain to us why you’re especially qualified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aclima is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences, and has proudly made the Kapor Capital Founders' Commitment. Aclima provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aclima complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities. Full-time position only. Out of area candidates will be considered.

Benefits

Aside from the fulfillment of working alongside world-class colleagues to make a positive impact in people’s lives, while improving planetary and public health, Aclima offers competitive compensation, equity potential, and excellent benefits. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/Life/AD&D/LTD, 401K, company events, and an extraordinary culture.