Senior UX Designer/Research Experience - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Optum's User Experience Design Studio is looking for an energetic and creative Senior User Experience Designer who is passionate about creating great health care experiences. We're seeking a savvy designer who wants to work on important and complex challenges. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional project team to design dashboards, portals, apps, or web sites and partner with UX researchers, designers, and developers to create great experiences for our users.

Using user research, analysis, and UX methods, you'll translate user needs... patterns, information architecture, process flows and other design inputs into easy-to-use and aesthetically beautiful solutions.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform design duties for one or more projects to meet UX, technical, and business needs
• Use wireframes, flow diagrams, sketches, storyboards, mockups, and/or high-fidelity prototypes to communicate the current or future user experience
• Participate in gathering research insights and concept testing to inform design decisions
• Advocate for user-centered design including research, design, and accessibility
• Leverage and contribute to existing design systems, pattern libraries, and UI guidelines
• Critique in-progress design work, evaluating the usability and effectiveness of solutions

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience creating wireframes and prototypes to communicate design concepts
• 5+ years of experience with various UX design tools (e.g., Sketch, Axure, Figma, InVision, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience understanding mature user-centered design practices
• Portfolio of relevant user experience project deliverables demonstrating at least 5 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Information Architecture, Communications, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Experience designing enterprise software, B2B applications or large employee-facing systems
• Prior experience with medical or healthcare industries
• Experience working within Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of UX-related analytics, metrics, and measurement techniques
• Experience in practical application of accessibility standards and guidelines
• Demonstrated skills in group facilitation and conducting research (user interviews, heuristic evaluations, task analysis, usability test moderation, card sorting, etc.)
• Knowledge of foundational web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience designing for mobile and/or responsive web
• Leadership and/or involvement in the UX community (e.g., UXPA, AIGA, IxDA, meet-ups, clubs, conferences)
• Visual design or illustration skills
• Knowledge of video, motion graphics, or photography
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Keywords: User Experience (UX), Usability, Information Architecture, Design, User Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), HCI, Human Factors, Service Design, Product Design, User-Centered Design (UCD), Web Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Axure, Figma, Sketch, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work at Home, Work from Home, Remote