Senior UX/CX Designer
UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group
Join Optum, a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving lives through technology and compassionate care. We connect millions with essential health services, pharmacy benefits, and data resources, fostering healthier communities. Our inclusive culture empowers talented individuals with comprehensive benefits and abundant career growth opportunities.
Advance health optimization on a global scale by joining a team committed to Caring, Connecting, and Growing together. This role focuses on designing and developing captivating digital user experiences that drive customer engagement and adoption. You will identify user needs and enhance the usability and aesthetic appeal of digital products through innovative design solutions, staying ahead of technological advancements and consumer preferences.
Lead comprehensive product design initiatives from initial concept through continuous improvement. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and stakeholders to define problems and create user-centered solutions. Facilitate discovery workshops, journey mapping, and concept exploration to shape product direction. Translate user research, analytics, and business insights into impactful design strategies.
Explore and iterate on multiple design concepts based on user feedback. Define and present design concepts using user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Champion user-centered, accessible, and inclusive design principles. Contribute to and evolve the design system for product consistency. Build cross-functional alignment through clear communication and influence. Leverage AI tools to enhance design workflows and team effectiveness.
Partner closely with engineering to ensure high-quality execution. Mentor fellow designers to foster a collaborative learning environment. Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in evolving design practices. Collaborate effectively with global teams across time zones. Address complex issues and serve as a resource to others.
Seeking a Senior UX/CX Designer with an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience and over 7 years of expertise in designing digital products for web and mobile applications. A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design for complex digital experiences is essential.
Demonstrated ability to lead discovery activities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams within Agile environments is required. Proficiency in Figma for interface design, prototyping, and design systems is crucial, alongside a deep understanding of user experience principles, interaction design, information architecture, accessibility, and enterprise product design.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills are necessary to influence stakeholders at all levels. The ability to mentor designers and contribute to a collaborative design culture is also key. Experience designing enterprise software or large-scale digital products, preferably within the healthcare, insurance, financial services, or similar regulated industries, is highly valued. Familiarity with AI-enabled design tools is a plus.
UnitedHealth
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