• Design of print and digital projects, including, but not limited to documents, reports, presentations, social media assets, event collateral, infographics, email assets, websites, and videos • Collaborate with senior leads and project managers to understand the scope, expectations, budget and timeline for each product deliverable • Work and adapt from existing concepts, branding guidelines, and templates to create cohesive, consistent, high-quality deliverables • Incorporate feedback quickly and accurately, including copy edits and multiple design revisions

Role Description We are looking for a Senior UX Designer who brings deep craft, genuine curiosity about energy systems, and hands-on experience building AI-native products. This is not a traditional enterprise UX role; you will be shaping how energy analysts, grid planners, and market traders interact with complex simulation data and intelligent tools. You will work alongside product managers, engineers, and domain experts to design experiences for one of the most consequential industries in the world. The right candidate is deeply skilled in UX fundamentals and heuristics, comfortable operating at the intersection of AI, complex data visualization, and energy/power domain workflows, and actively uses AI tools and vibe-coding as part of their design practice. What You Will Do - Own end-to-end UX for complex, data-intensive features across PLEXOS, Aurora, Adapt2, and PLEXOS Intelligence, from discovery through delivery and iteration. - Apply UX heuristics and principles rigorously: cognitive load reduction in dashboards, simulation builders, and results visualization. - Design AI-native user experiences: including conversational interfaces, AI copilot features, intelligent recommendations, and human-in-the-loop workflows within energy modeling platforms. - Use vibe-coding actively in your workflow: leverage tools like Figma Make, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI coding assistants to rapidly prototype and iterate on interactive design concepts, reducing the gap between idea and testable artifact. - Conduct user research with domain experts and customers: interview grid planners, energy traders, regulatory analysts, and system operators to extract mental models and design for expert users with specialized workflows. - Define and evolve the design system: maintain component libraries, interaction patterns, and design tokens across products to ensure consistency and scalability in Figma and implementation. - Translate data into intuitive visualizations: design charts, scenario comparison views, time-series dashboards, and workflows. - Partner cross-functionally: collaborate with engineering, data science, product, and customer success to ensure designs are technically feasible, user-validated, and business-aligned. - Champion design quality and UX maturity: conduct design reviews, run usability testing sessions, present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, and contribute to a culture of craft within the product team. Qualifications - 5–8 years of UX design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design, research, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design. Expert in Figma. - Deep working knowledge of UX heuristics and principles: Can apply these to critique and justify design decisions. - Hands-on experience with AI design and coding tools: Actively uses tools such as Figma Make, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Lovable, or similar to prototype, iterate, and build interactive concepts faster. - Experience designing complex data visualizations: dashboards, time-series charts, scenario comparison tools, and simulation outputs for expert B2B users. - Has designed AI-native product features: copilots, intelligent automation, generative UI, or recommendation systems. Understands how to design for model uncertainty, errors, and trust-building in AI interfaces. - Skilled in user research: planning and conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews, contextual inquiry, usability testing, and synthesis into actionable design decisions. - Proven experience building or maintaining component libraries and design systems in Figma, including design tokens, variants, auto-layout, and engineering handoff. Preferred Qualifications - Background in designing cloud-native SaaS platforms for technical or domain-expert users. - Front-end literacy: can read and write basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Comfortable collaborating closely with engineers and understanding technical implementation constraints. - Exposure to energy market concepts is preferred. What Great Looks Like - You open Figma Make or Claude and spin up an interactive prototype in an afternoon, not to replace design, but to validate ideas faster. - You find complex data interesting, and you know exactly how to make it legible without dumbing it down. - You have strong opinions about AI UI anti-patterns and have designed experiences that make AI assistance feel trustworthy, not intrusive. - You treat UX heuristics not as a checklist, but as a shared language for better design conversations with non-designers. Benefits - Mission-driven work: your designs will influence how energy markets are planned and operated globally, supporting the transition to clean energy. - AI-forward product culture: we invest in PLEXOS Intelligence and actively explore AI capabilities across the product suite; you will be at the forefront of this. - Collaborative, global team: work with colleagues across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia in a fast-growing, tight-knit environment. - Learning and growth: access to domain training via Energy Exemplar's Xpert platform, conference attendance, and mentorship from product and engineering leaders.

• Create professional and visually appealing designs based on provided concepts and ideas. • Develop engaging written content aligned with the brand direction. • Collaborate closely with the team to execute creative ideas effectively. • Deliver creative assets within agreed timelines. • Ensure all designs and content maintain a consistent and professional brand identity.

Graphic Design Manager Location: Dallas, Texas, 75251, United States Department: Marketing Job Description: Job Category: Marketing Requisition Number: GRAPH003779 - Full-Time - Remote - Locations Showing 1 location Dallas, TX 75251, USA +3 more locations Job Details Description Ardurra is seeking a Graphic Design Manager to join our Marketing Team! This position is fully remote. ***Please upload your portfolio along with your resume when applying.*** Ardurra has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industry. Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting business, and we understand that our reputation is wholly founded on the strength of the professionals that work hard every single day to serve our clients and our communities. Primary Function The Graphic Design Manager oversees the daily operations of the Graphic Design team and ensures the delivery of high‑quality, brand‑aligned visual materials. Sitting within the Marketing team, this role manages Designer workload, supports project execution, and partners closely with Marketing, Corporate Communications, and other departments to meet organizational design needs. The Manager helps drive and maintain brand standards, provides hands‑on creative guidance, and supports the development of consistent corporate visual identity and shared design assets across the organization and its platforms. Primary Duties - Supervise and support the Graphic Design team, providing day‑to‑day guidance, feedback, and coaching to ensure strong performance and collaboration. - Manage team workload, assign projects, track progress, and help balance priorities to meet deadlines and departmental needs. - Partner with Marketing and Corporate Communications to understand project requirements, align creative work with messaging goals, and ensure cohesive brand representation. - Help drive and maintain brand standards across all visual materials, ensuring consistency in style, tone, and quality. - Collaborate with departments, practice areas, and internal stakeholders to assess design needs, provide creative solutions, and support internal and external initiatives. - Contribute to the creation and refinement of visual assets including digital graphics, presentations, promotional materials, templates, and other branded design elements. - Support organization and structure of asset library. - Review design work for accuracy, brand alignment, and quality before final delivery. - Stay informed on design trends, tools, and best practices to support team development and continuous improvement. - Perform additional duties as needed to support team and organizational goals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong ability to lead and support a design team, fostering collaboration, team culture, and clear communication. - Solid understanding of workload management, project coordination, and prioritization in a fast‑paced environment. - Strong knowledge of brand standards and corporate identity systems, with the ability to apply and uphold them consistently. - Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional partners and external vendors. - Skilled in presenting design concepts, gathering feedback, and translating needs into visual solutions. - Proficiency in industry‑standard design software and tools. - Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving abilities. Education and Experience Requirements - Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. - 10+ years of relevant graphic design experience, including leadership or team‑lead responsibilities. - Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; familiarity with Canva and PowerPoint preferred. - Strong design skills across digital and print channels, with experience in typography, layout, brand standards, templates, and visual storytelling. - Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling visual communications. - Experience within the AEC industry is preferred; proposal or professional services design experience is a plus. - Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Working Environment / Physical Requirements Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to physical hazards. The role may involve occasional standing, walking, or handling items up to 20 pounds, but is largely focused on computer‑based tasks at a workstation or desk. Why Ardurra? While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home. Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Third-Party Recruiters: Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. In the absence of a signed agency agreement, any submitted candidate will be considered the property of Ardurra without financial obligation to the agency. #LI-LC Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Graphic Design or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.