Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Product Designer - Contract (6-month)
at Haven Energy
🏢 About Haven Energy
Haven Energy is a mission-driven startup modernizing the electric grid through distributed energy resources like solar and battery storage. Working here means contributing to climate resilience and sustainability while collaborating with utilities and government agencies to build virtual power plants at scale.
About This Role
As the Senior Product Designer, you'll own the end-to-end experience of Haven's digital growth channels, from first website visit to checkout. This role is pivotal in converting visitors into customers by building trust and delivering seamless, 5-star experiences, directly impacting the company's growth and mission.
💡 A Day in the Life
You'll start by reviewing analytics and user feedback to identify friction points in the customer journey, then sketch and prototype solutions. You'll collaborate with product managers and engineers in daily stand-ups, iterate on designs based on testing, and deliver polished, development-ready designs. Afternoons might involve user interviews or A/B testing analysis to refine the experience further.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Haven Energy Is Looking For
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📝 Tips for Applying to Haven Energy
1. Tailor your portfolio to highlight projects where you improved conversion rates or user acquisition, quantifying the impact (e.g., 'increased sign-ups by 30%'). 2. Research Haven's mission and the concept of virtual power plants; incorporate this understanding into your application to show genuine interest. 3. Emphasize your experience with end-to-end design processes, from research to high-fidelity prototypes, and how you've partnered with cross-functional teams. 4. Since it's a contract role, briefly mention your interest in potential full-time conversion and your ability to hit the ground running. 5. Ensure your resume and portfolio are easily accessible online, and include a link in your application.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
• Highlight your passion for sustainability and energy resilience, aligning with Haven's mission. • Emphasize your specific achievements in designing for growth and conversion, with concrete examples. • Showcase your ability to work cross-functionally and iterate based on data. • Express enthusiasm for the contract-to-hire opportunity and your commitment to making an impact from day one.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → 1. Understand Haven's business model and how they partner with utilities and government agencies. 2. Learn about virtual power plants (VPPs) and the role of battery storage in grid resilience. 3. Review Haven's current website (havenenergy.com) and note areas for UX improvement. 4. Research competitors in the solar/storage space to understand the market landscape.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1. Submitting a generic portfolio that doesn't showcase conversion-focused design work. 2. Overemphasizing visual design without demonstrating strategic thinking and business impact. 3. Failing to show interest in the company's mission or the energy sector, which is crucial for this mission-driven startup.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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