
Climatize
UI/UX Design Fellow
About the organization:
Climatize was born from the realization that traditional activism often lacked tangible change. After joining over 100,000 protesters at the 2019 Global Climate Strikes in Barcelona, we realized that once everyone went home, nothing would be different; if our best form of protest was cardboard signs, that was a glaring issue. From this observation, we came to understand that while many people view climate change as an urgent problem, they often feel powerless to make a difference.
At the same time, small and medium-sized renewable energy projects have historically been underfunded. Projects of this scale are not large enough to attract institutional capital, and they are often too large for community lenders who may not be familiar with renewable energy technology or economics.
To fill this funding gap, Climatize launched an SEC-registered impact investing platform that allows investors to fund renewable energy projects with as little as $10 while earning up to 10% interest annually—essentially, crowdfunding renewable energy projects.
Since launching in May 2023, Climatize has transformed nearly 1,600 everyday Americans into active stakeholders in the energy transition, facilitating over $6,300,000 in investments to fund 16 solar, battery storage, energy efficiency, and EV charging projects. Examples include a community solar project that reduced electricity costs for a low-income community in Massachusetts by 10%, solar installations for a Shakespeare theatre and a synagogue battling rising energy costs in New Jersey, and solar plus battery storage for a rural chicken farm in Tennessee. Over their lifetime, these 16 projects are projected to avoid over 95,000 metric tons of CO2, equivalent to 241,923,158 miles driven by the average gasoline-powered car (EPA, 2025).
This community-led approach to climate finance has democratized access to one of the largest wealth-creation opportunities of our lifetime and created a channel through which local communities can drive systemic change with their dollars. The vision for this network is to fund over $1 billion per year of renewable energy projects within the next five years and achieve full global accessibility within ten years.
Position Description:
Are you passionate about combining design and technology to create impactful user experiences? Climatize, an impact-driven platform revolutionizing how people invest in renewable energy projects, is seeking a UI/UX Design Fellow to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that empowers individuals to combat climate change while honing your design skills in a collaborative environment.
As a UI/UX Design Fellow at Climatize, you will play a vital role in shaping the digital experiences that connect users with renewable energy investment opportunities. You’ll work closely with our design, marketing, and product teams to craft intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces that reflect our mission of sustainability and inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the design and product teams to create user-centered designs that are visually appealing and functionally effective.
Assist in designing and prototyping user interfaces for web and mobile applications using Figma.
Support user research efforts, including surveys, interviews, and usability testing, to gather insights that inform design decisions.
Contribute to the creation of wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively.
Assist in developing and maintaining design systems, ensuring consistency across digital products.
Help analyze user behavior and feedback to identify areas for improvement in the user experience.
Stay updated on UI/UX design trends, tools, and best practices to suggest innovative ideas for enhancing user interfaces and interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, marketers, and content creators, to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
Provide input on accessibility and inclusive design practices to make digital products usable by a diverse audience.
Support the team with administrative tasks related to design projects as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or certification in UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Design Tools: Proficiency in design software and tools specifically Figma.
Prototyping Skills: Experience creating wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design ideas.
Understanding of UX Principles: Basic knowledge of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility best practices.
Research Skills: Familiarity with user research methods, including surveys, interviews, and usability testing.
Attention to Detail: Strong eye for aesthetics, typography, color, and layout to create visually appealing designs.
Soft Skills:
A professional level of English.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
Time Commitment: 30 hours/week