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)
United Design (part of UnitedHealth Group and Optum) is on a mission to create a healthier world, one person at a time. We believe this begins with innovative design thinking and technology aimed at delivering experiences that will make healthcare simpler, equitable and more effective. And dare we say even enjoyable.
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Optum's UnitedDesign team is seeking a fiercely empathic Sr Designer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with various studio disciplines, design leadership, product and business stakeholders to develop and translate the product strategy into a compelling design vision. We invite you to apply if you are looking to do your life's best work with some of the brightest minds in the healthcare and design industry. The enterprise Design Group at UnitedHealth Group is inspired to recruit talent from diverse backgrounds for every level and discipline. We appreciate that we will better serve our membership when we grow a team that better represents everyone.
This specific role will be part of the Design team that supports the UnitedHealthcare business, which provides health insurance for Consumers, Medicare & Medicaid beneficiaries, and people eligible for subsidized healthcare through individual exchanges and the guest experience on uhc.com. As a Senior Designer, you will be the glue that enables better design through innovation, working on high impact consumer moments and solving the most complex and compelling problems in the healthcare space. You will design with and for our members and consumers, learn from and improve our community of practice and have a direct impact on health outcomes at the biggest scale in the world.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with technology, product, operations, and business teams to uncover customer and business pain points, gaps and opportunities needs - then translating them into experiences
• Participate in translating complex ideas into understandable concepts that evolve and enhance the product experience
• Provide material experience and design support for the Consumer Experience on UHC Member authenticated and consumer experiences
• Support product strategy, Information Architecture, user research, experience requirements gathering from stakeholders
• Interpret analytics, voice of the customer, market feedback, site rankings and any relevant collateral as needed
• Explore emerging opportunity in the healthcare digital space, evaluate and evangelize as needed
• Be the voice of the user in prioritization, new product and feature development for Digital Products and other digital experience areas as needed
• Lead discussion and critique of work, solicit requirements from stakeholders, be a key partner in helping deliver on our mission
• Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical experience and design issues
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them
• Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions
• May review work performed by others and provide recommendations for improvement
• Authorize deviations from standards
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects
• Motivate and mentor other team members

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:

• 4+ years of experience incorporating user feedback in the design process (user research, NPS, Voice of the customer)
• 4+ years of experience working in cross functional teams
• 4+ years of experience presenting to stakeholders and managing relationships
• 4+ years of experience with any of the design tools - Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, Axure
• 2+ years of experience building experiences and informing design decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certifications in Human Centered Design
• Experience and proven ability to work across a matrixed multi-tiered organization and deliver the best possible outcomes
• Experience with Agile product development
• Solid knowledge and understanding of front-end development
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including exceptional listening and consultative capabilities and writing skills
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and uncovering what needs to be done

Total Compensation. As part of your total compensation package, which includes base, bonus opportunity, PTO and holiday pay, you will also receive these benefits at these rates, not to mention a remote work opportunity and healthy work/life balance.
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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
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, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. 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.