Optum is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
The OPTUM Consumer Experience Team is seeking a User Experience (UX) Designer who is equally comfortable with information architecture, interaction design and UI design. The Principal User Experience (UX) Architect will be responsible for defining and delivering consumer-facing class-leading digital experiences from user insight, concept, all the way through execution. The person who fills this role will be equally comfortable as a doer and as a leader.
The Experience Design team is at the forefront of how Optum creates intuitive and innovative products and services that provide meaningful value to the people we serve. We strive to learn and understand our consumer's needs, behaviors, and emotions to gather insights that inform product strategy and design. Our team is passionate about simple, smart and seamless consumer experiences and bridging design and business thinking to drive behavior change.
We work collaboratively to solve complex challenges and craft experiences that highlight our organizations' unique capabilities. Our work touches millions while exemplifying a key principle that is core to Optum's philosophy: "Making the health system work better for everyone". For those who need care, provide care and pay for care, we deliver integrated, intelligent solutions designed to modernize the health system and improve the health of individuals and entire populations.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Translate abstract concepts into simple, elegant, and innovative designs expressed in sketches, diagrams, and prototypes across all breakpoints
• Consider user needs, business objectives, technical feasibility, and brand to build state-of-the-art digital experiences
• Lead teams through research, concepting, prototyping, UX/UI, and testing of experiences
• Develop solid relationships and work across product, marketing, design, development, and operational resources
• Manage internal and external agency partners to enable scale across tactical augmentation and strategic UX/UI support needs
• Foster Optum's culture and principles while staying at the forefront of new consumer trends, technologies, and tools
• Build expectations and maintain high standards of quality across the team by driving craftmanship and seeking excellence
• You will be required to submit a portfolio of your Graphic Design work that demonstrates cross-channel and user-centered design expertise that evidences stylistic breadth. Please include as a separate attachment or include an accessible URL in the space provided. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of digital UX design experience with a portfolio demonstrating cross-channel and user-centered design expertise that evidences stylistic breadth and technical competence
• Experience with human-centered design
• Experience delivering formal and informal presentations to influence and win support from team members across the organization
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrix environment requiring flexibility and adaptability to change
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma design tools
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading and facilitating co-creation and innovation workshops
• Experience working with complex, enterprise-level user-facing and internal systems, including CMS, commerce, device integration, search and social
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Advanced motion graphic skills
• Understanding of designing for accessibility standards WCAG/508

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment .
Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you'll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you're empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*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.