US Central Time zone Remote (City)

UnitedHealth Group / Optum is hiring an UX Designer

Transform product concepts into wireframes, mockups, and task flows that enhance user experience. Drive UX excellence within business and technical parameters by leveraging data and testing methodologies. Design information architectures and interaction patterns for web and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Convert product concepts into wireframes, mockups, task flows, and other UX deliverables to improve user experience.
  • Support design decisions with data, including performance metrics, market research, and usability testing.
  • Advocate for high-quality user experience within business goals and technical limitations.
  • Design information architecture, navigation structures, and interaction patterns for websites and mobile apps.
  • Develop, refine, and enforce design standards, guidelines, and strategies.
  • Work during US Central Time hours.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, industrial design, or a related field; coursework in user-centered design, human-computer interaction, or similar areas is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of experience creating wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes using tools such as Sketch, InVision, Figma, or comparable software.
  • At least three years of experience designing and maintaining websites and mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
  • Proven ability to link UX design efforts to measurable business or product outcomes, including adoption rates, user satisfaction, and performance metrics.
  • Curious, collaborative, detail-focused, and enthusiastic about creating exceptional customer experiences.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, along with a portfolio demonstrating relevant design work and qualifications.

Nice to Have

  • Experience conducting user research including interviews, heuristic evaluations, task analysis, and usability testing.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, React, or jQuery.
  • Proficiency with visual design tools like Photoshop and Illustrator.

Tech Stack

Sketch, InVision, Figma, CSS, JavaScript, React, jQuery, Photoshop, Illustrator

Work Arrangement

Local position requiring availability during US Central Time hours.

  • Improves the health system for everyone
  • Challenges the status quo through innovation
  • Finds new ways to serve users and stakeholders
  • Collaborates in high-performance teams on complex problems
  • Offers the chance to do meaningful, impactful work

Additional Information

  • Must be available to work during US Central Time hours.
  • Values diversity as a foundation for a healthy work environment.
  • Complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action standards.
  • Requires candidates to pass a drug screening prior to employment.
Required Skills
SketchInVisionFigmaCSSJavaScriptReactjQueryPhotoshopIllustratorWireframingPrototypingUX DesignUI DesignMobile App DesignUser-Centered Design SketchInVisionFigmaCSSJavaScriptReactjQueryPhotoshopIllustrator
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UnitedHealth Group / Optum
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. It connects people with care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources.
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Job Details
Department Information Technology
Category design
Posted 4 months ago