THE ROLE

We are seeking a motivated and creative Junior Digital Designer to support the delivery of intuitive, visually appealing, and user-centred digital experiences across NextEnergy Group’s Technology & Digital Services (TDS) portfolio.

This role is designed as a development opportunity for an early-career designer looking to build practical experience in UX/UI design within a fast-paced, technology-led organisation. You will work under the guidance of experienced designers, engineers, and product managers to develop your skills while contributing to real business outcomes.

You will gain exposure to designing for web and mobile platforms, supporting the creation of consistent, accessible, and brand-aligned user experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Support & Execution

• Assist in translating business requirements and user needs into wireframes, mock-ups, and basic prototypes.
• Support the creation of user interface designs in line with established design systems and brand guidelines.
• Contribute to updating and maintaining design assets, component libraries, and documentation.

Learning & Development

• Develop core UX/UI skills through hands-on project work and structured learning.
• Build familiarity with design tools such as Figma.
• Learn and apply principles of user-centred design, accessibility, and responsive design.

User Research & Insight

• Support user research activities, including surveys, interviews, and usability testing.
• Assist in gathering and analysing user feedback to inform design improvements.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work alongside product managers, engineers, and designers to understand project requirements.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including stand-ups and backlog discussions, as appropriate.
• Support design handover by preparing basic specifications and assets for development teams.

Brand & Visual Consistency

• Ensure design outputs align with NextEnergy Group’s brand identity.
• Support the creation of visual assets that communicate workflows, dashboards, and data clearly.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Basic familiarity with design tools (Figma, Sketch, or similar) is desirable.
• Understanding of visual design principles such as layout, colour, and typography.
• Willingness to learn UX fundamentals and accessibility concepts (e.g. WCAG).
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.
• Attention to detail and enthusiasm for improving user experiences.
• Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Educated to A-level (or equivalent) or currently pursuing/complete a relevant degree, apprenticeship, or course in design, digital media, or a related field.
• A strong interest in digital design, UX/UI, or related fields.
• A portfolio (academic, personal, or freelance) demonstrating interest in digital design is desirable but not essential.
• No prior professional experience required—this is a learning-focused role.
• Right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please enter your details and apply below. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. 

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.

ABOUT US

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development). 

NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.

• NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m.
• NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target.
• NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target.
• NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.
• NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).

WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.  

Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies. 

NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more. 

NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.