The Role
Lead end-to-end design for complex web and mobile products, drive discovery and prototyping, translate research and analytics into user-centered solutions, champion accessibility and design systems, collaborate with cross-functional and globally distributed teams, mentor designers, and ensure high-quality implementation with engineering while leveraging AI tools to improve workflows.
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Requisition Number: 2382568
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end design of complex product initiatives, from discovery and concept development through delivery and continuous improvement
- Partner with product managers, engineers, researchers, and business stakeholders to define problems, identify opportunities, and create user-centered solutions
- Facilitate discovery activities, including stakeholder workshops, journey mapping, concept exploration, and experience visioning to inform product direction
- Translate user research, analytics, and business insights into design strategies that balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility
- Explore multiple design concepts, iterate based on user feedback and testing, and continuously refine experiences throughout the product lifecycle
- Define and communicate design concepts through user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and compelling design presentations
- Champion user-centered design, accessibility, and inclusive design principles while advocating for the needs of diverse users throughout the product lifecycle
- Drive consistency by contributing to and evolving the design system, reusable patterns, and design best practices across products
- Build alignment across cross-functional teams by communicating design rationale, facilitating discussions, and influencing product decisions
- Leverage AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve research, ideation, documentation, and design workflows while helping identify opportunities to increase team effectiveness
- Partner closely with engineering throughout implementation to ensure high-quality execution through design reviews and quality assurance
- Mentor and provide constructive feedback to other designers, helping elevate design quality and foster a collaborative learning culture
- Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and continuous learning while contributing to the evolution of design practices across the organization
- Collaborate effectively with globally distributed teams, including partners across multiple time zones, while communicating design decisions clearly and confidently
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience designing digital products for web and mobile applications
- Experience leading discovery activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle
- Experience working in Agile product development environments
- Expert proficiency with Figma for interface design, prototyping, design systems, and design documentation
- Solid portfolio demonstrating expertise in leading end-to-end product design for complex digital experiences
- Deep understanding of user experience design principles, interaction design, information architecture, accessibility, and enterprise product design
- Demonstrated solid communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
- Demonstrated ability to mentor designers and contribute to a collaborative design culture
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing enterprise software or large-scale digital products
- Experience working in a Product Company, Global Capability Center, or consulting organization supporting long-term product development
- Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams, including U.S. based stakeholders
- Healthcare experience is preferred but not required. Experience designing products in similarly complex or regulated industries including insurance, financial services, retail, telecommunications, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or enterprise software is also valued
- Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve research, design exploration, documentation, or team workflows
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience designing digital products for web and mobile applications
- Experience leading discovery activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle
- Experience working in Agile product development environments
- Expert proficiency with Figma for interface design, prototyping, design systems, and design documentation
- Solid portfolio demonstrating expertise in leading end-to-end product design for complex digital experiences
- Deep understanding of user experience design principles, interaction design, information architecture, accessibility, and enterprise product design
- Demonstrated solid communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
- Demonstrated ability to mentor designers and contribute to a collaborative design culture
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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