At Mayo Clinic, we put the needs of the patient first in all that we do. It's a commitment that has propelled our organization into exciting futures. Now, we are building a new Center for Digital Health that aims to produce a state of the art integrated digital system. We want digital healthcare that's more accessible, scalable, and sustainable, and the unparalleled digital experience that we know is possible. The User Experience (UX) Designer analyze, plan and sequence the interactions that a person has with software or application over time. Working with research insights from the Human-centered design process, the UX Designer listens to the needs of our patients and physicians and responds with design that delivers against our key criteria for good design at Mayo Clinic: easy, clear, useful and pleasing. Analyzes research findings and recommendations to plan and deliver Use Cases, User Journeys, User Flow Diagrams, Navigation Structures and Information Architecture in order to optimize the User Experience of our digital properties. In partnership with Product and Engineering team, shape products that advocate for user needs, delivers on business requirements, and contributes to a best-in-class seamless user experience throughout product discovery and development. Designs for browsers, responsive web, native apps, smart watches, kiosks, web-connected health monitoring devices and other consumer and health interfaces and systems. Creates and delivers Storyboards, Wireframes, Interface Modules and Pages, Prototypes and Design Specifications. Evaluates designs according to project specific and enterprise standard metrics. Understands and designs to meet WCAG 2.0 AA Accessibility Standard. Collaborates with the Experience Design team to maintain, grow, implement and refine Mayo Clinic's Digital Design Language. Facilitate Design Workshops and synthesizes divergent ideas into a cohesive Design Proposals. Provides oversight of vendors that assist with Experience Design scope of work.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required and 7 years of experience.
Understanding of the Human Centered Design (HCD) process. Working knowledge of current User Experience methods. Excellent visual communication skills, and refined ability to clarify complex problems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including confident presentation skills. Excellent ability to design on behalf of people with serious and complex medical conditions. Self-motivated and excellent organizational skills to lead critical projects. Keeps up with Design industry knowledge and brings to bear on operations. Brings innovation in process or methods to the Experience Design section. Mentors Experience Designers in their work. Demonstrates knowledge of the ethics and professionalism in Design. Good understanding of the security / sensitivity around patient medical data. Experience working with Accessibility concerns for Digital products. End-to-end knowledge of all stages of User Experience Design (Sketching, Prototyping, Iteration, Refinement and Evaluation). Perspective on accessibility and how to infuse accessibility in all facets of the product development process. Understands the working methods of colleagues in Experience Design such as Researchers and Front End Engineers. Can communicate clearly to a project or executive team. Demonstrated use of an iterative design cycle method to refine products. Demonstrated knowledge of design tools and platforms (Adobe CS, Sketch, Figma, Mural, Invision etc.). Experience working in Scrum Agile methodology to define User Stories as part of sprint planning. We practice Human-Centered Design (HCD) and product development at Mayo Clinic, which aligns with our core organizational value that "the needs of the patient come first."
About UsMayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Seven years of experience
- Understanding of the Human-Centered Design process
- Working knowledge of current user experience methods
- Excellent visual communication, interpersonal, presentation, and problem-clarification skills
- Ability to design for people with serious and complex medical conditions
- Organizational skills to lead critical projects
- Experience with accessibility concerns for digital products
- End-to-end knowledge of UX design, including sketching, prototyping, iteration, refinement, and evaluation
- Knowledge of accessibility integration throughout product development
- Understanding of experience design research and front-end engineering workflows
- Experience with iterative design cycle methods
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, Mural, or InVision
- Experience working with Scrum Agile methodology and defining user stories during sprint planning
- Knowledge of patient medical data security and sensitivity
Mayo Clinic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mayo Clinic and has not been reviewed or approved by Mayo Clinic.
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Retirement Support — A no-cost pension plus an employer-matched 403(b)/401(k) is positioned as a standout differentiator, offering strong long-term financial security. Feedback suggests this retirement combination elevates overall total rewards even when base pay is moderate.
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Healthcare Strength — Expanded medical networks, enhanced fertility coverage, and employer absorption of a plan year’s premium increases point to robust healthcare offerings. Feedback suggests annual updates maintain breadth and competitiveness of coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Adoption assistance, dependent scholarships, child and elder-care resources, and EAP services provide meaningful family-oriented support. Feedback suggests these programs add tangible value beyond salary alone.
Mayo Clinic Insights
What We Do
Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,800 physicians and scientists and 50,900 allied health staff work at Mayo Clinic, which has sites in Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic also serves over 70 communities through Mayo Clinic Health System with locations in MN, IA, and WI. Collectively, these locations care for more than 1 million people each year.
