Full-Time

Senior Manager UX Design

UX Design

Posted on 10/1/2025

Generac

Generac

1,001-5,000 employees

Home and industrial backup power systems

No salary listed

Rockford, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Waukesha, WI, USA

In Person

Category
UI/UX & Design (1)
Required Skills
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
Figma
Sketch
Graphic Design
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in web and mobile design.
  • 3+ years of people management experience leading projects or teams
  • Proficient in design/prototyping tools (Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision).
  • Experienced in responsive and mobile-first design.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (plus).
  • Strong grounding in user-centered design principles and methodologies.
  • Comfortable defining new strategies/functions and addressing organizational gaps.
  • Passion for learning, experimentation, and innovation.
  • Results-driven, focused on growth and business objectives.
  • Skilled at problem-solving with a data-driven approach.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal abilities; effective in both independent and team settings.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile experiences.
  • Design new and unique elements to evolve our onsite experience.
  • Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to effectively communicate design concepts.
  • Ensure designs are consistent with brand guidelines and meet user needs.
  • Comfortable managing an agency to augment bandwidth.
  • Can plan a long term design roadmap while still meeting immediate execution needs.
  • Conduct user research to understand user behaviors, needs, and pain points.
  • Perform usability testing and analyze feedback to iterate and improve designs.
  • Stay up-to-date with user experience trends and best practices.
  • Work closely with product stakeholders to define and prioritize UX requirements.
  • Act as an advisor to business unit leaders and marketers on options to present a message or product strategy.
  • Strong partnership with developers to pressure test feasibility of design options.
  • Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
  • Create and maintain design documentation, including user flows, personas, and design specifications.
  • Develop and maintain design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency across platforms.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX design.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and contribute to the continuous improvement of the user experience.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of UX designers, fostering creativity, innovation, and career growth.
  • Set team goals, establish clear expectations, and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations.
  • Allocate resources effectively across projects, balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution needs.
  • Create a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages experimentation and continuous learning.
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA a plus
  • 8+ yrs experience
  • Agency experience
  • B2B experience
  • Experience with B2B2C
  • Experience with a portfolio of products linked together in an ecosystem relationship
  • Experience managing a team of designers

Generac Power Systems provides backup power solutions for homes and businesses by selling generators and related equipment, including home standby units, portable generators, and industrial power products. Its systems automatically supply electricity during outages and can be monitored remotely, with maintenance services to keep them running. The company differentiates itself through a wide dealer network, direct and partner sales, and a diversified product line that serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers, along with clean energy options. Its goal is to ensure reliable power availability in varied settings—telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing—while emphasizing sustainability and accessible, scalable backup and clean energy solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Founded

1959

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Data center segment drives 28% C&I growth; $6.2-$6.6B revenue target by 2028 achievable.
  • Residential segment stabilized at 1% growth after years of decline; margin expansion to 18.5-19.5%.
  • CPower partnership deploys distributed energy resources, diversifying revenue beyond hardware into grid services.

What critics are saying

  • Hyperscaler AI capex slowdown collapses $700M backlog and $1B data center revenue target.
  • Perkins engine supply chain disruption halts mission-critical product launches with 30-36 week lead times.
  • GE Vernova and LSI outpace Generac's growth; superior grid integration threatens industrial market share.

What makes Generac unique

  • Generac dominates backup power with $700M data center backlog and $1B revenue target by 2028.
  • New SD1250/SD1500 diesel generators with Perkins engines address mission-critical data center demand.
  • Enercon acquisition resolves switchgear bottlenecks, enabling aggressive capacity expansion through late 2026.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

BizTimes
Apr 29th, 2026
Generac tops $1 billion in Q1 sales led by major C&I growth, stable residential growth.

Generac tops $1 billion in Q1 sales led by major C&I growth, stable residential growth. Apr 29, 2026 1:15 pm Subscribe to BizTimes Daily - Local news about the people, companies and issues that impact business in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. Town of Genesee-based Generac reported first quarter sales of $1.06 billion, led by a nearly 30% increase in sales in its commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, which services data centers, and the stabilization of its previously declining residential segment. Generac makes generators and other energy technology products. Net sales in the company's first quarter were To continue reading this article... Logged in and still seeing this? Click here

Yahoo Finance
Mar 28th, 2026
Generac targets $700M data center backlog and $6.6B sales by 2028

Generac has reorganised into two segments—Residential ($2.5 billion) and Commercial & Industrial ($1.7 billion)—and unveiled a 2028 financial framework whilst reaffirming 2026 guidance. The company is targeting mid-teens compound annual growth through 2028, with net sales of $6.2 billion to $6.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.25 billion to $1.45 billion. The firm is pushing aggressively into data centres, with a $700 million backlog of large megawatt generators and a planned Sussex capacity expansion by late 2026. Generac expects to close its Enercon acquisition in the second quarter to address packaging and switchgear bottlenecks. Management cited grid constraints, rising electricity costs and AI-driven data centre growth as key demand drivers, projecting over $1.5 billion in free cash flow over the next three years.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 26th, 2026
Generac misses Q4 revenue estimates by 5.9% despite data centre momentum

Generac reported disappointing Q4 results with revenues of $1.09 billion, down 11.6% year-on-year and missing analysts' expectations by 5.9%. The company also missed adjusted operating income estimates. CEO Aaron Jagdfeld noted softer outage conditions and lower generator shipments, but highlighted accelerating momentum in the data centre market with expected significant volumes from hyperscale customers. Despite the weak results, Generac's stock has risen 12.7% since reporting and currently trades at $205.46. Amongst 16 renewable energy stocks tracked, the sector showed mixed Q4 performance. Revenues collectively beat consensus estimates by 8.5%, though next quarter's guidance was in line. Sector share prices have declined 5% on average since latest earnings. Sunrun posted the strongest results with revenues up 124% year-on-year.

American Camp Association
Mar 25th, 2026
ACA announces collaboration with Generac to support camp emergency preparedness.

ACA announces collaboration with Generac to support camp emergency preparedness. [Martinsville, IN - March 25, 2026] - The American Camp Association (ACA) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Generac, the leading manufacturer of home backup generators. This collaboration will help make reliable backup power solutions more accessible to camps across the country, supporting their efforts to strengthen safety, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience. Summer camps operate in a wide range of environments where reliable power is essential for maintaining communications, health services, food operations, and other critical systems during emergencies or unexpected outages. By collaborating with Generac, ACA aims to provide camps with greater access to trusted power solutions designed to support a variety of operational needs. "Safety and preparedness are always a top priority at summer camps," said Henry DeHart, CEO of the American Camp Association. "Reliable power is essential to maintaining camp communication and operations, especially during unexpected outages. Our collaboration with Generac helps camps strengthen their emergency preparedness plans by expanding access to trusted backup power solutions that support safe and resilient camp environments." Founded in 1959, Generac was the first to engineer affordable home standby generators and develop engines specifically designed for generator use. Today, the company manufactures a wide range of power products, including portable, residential, commercial, and industrial generators, as well as manual and fully automatic transfer switches and accessories for backup power applications up to 2 MW. "Reliable power plays a critical role in maintaining safe and resilient environments," said Clinton Strother, Director of Sales at Generac. "We're proud to collaborate with the American Camp Association to help camps access dependable backup power solutions that support their emergency preparedness efforts and help ensure campers and staff remain safe during unexpected outages." Generac's extensive product portfolio also includes mobile generators and light towers designed for demanding environments, as well as innovative power solutions used across industries worldwide. Through this collaboration, ACA and Generac aim to support camps in building stronger emergency preparedness strategies and ensuring safe, reliable operations for campers and staff. About the American Camp Association The American Camp Association(R)(ACA) is a national organization serving the more than 15,000 year-round and summer camps in the United States that annually serve 26 million campers. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy, evidence-based education, and professional development, and is the only independent national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's voluntary commitment to the health, safety, risk management, and overall well-being of campers and staff. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org. About Generac Generac Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a total energy solutions company that empowers people to use energy on their own terms. Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and provider of a wide range of energy technology solutions. The Company provides power generation equipment, energy storage systems, energy management devices & solutions, and other power products serving the residential, light commercial, and industrial markets. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the automatic home standby generator category. The Company continues to expand its energy technology offerings for homes and businesses in its mission to Power a Smarter World and lead the evolution to more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. You may also like.

PR Newswire
Mar 18th, 2026
Generac launches SD1250 & SD1500 diesel generators with 46-litre Perkins engine for mission-critical power

Generac has launched its SD1250 and SD1500 diesel generators, featuring a Perkins 5012 46-litre engine designed for mission-critical applications. The generators target data centres, healthcare facilities, water utilities and heavy industrial segments, offering improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and a smaller footprint. Key features include a V-12 engine, common rail fuel system, Marathon MagnaMax alternators and Deep Sea G8601 controller with onboard paralleling. The units support high ambient operation up to 50°C and offer voltage options up to 4,160V. A redundant starting system eliminates single points of failure, whilst Generac Link Manager enables remote monitoring. The company offers 30–36 week lead times for open generator sets. The new models will begin shipping in the second quarter of 2026.

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