UX Design Architect

As a UI/UX Designer at Optum, a global organization focused on delivering care through technology to improve health outcomes, your primary responsibilities will include: - Translating business and product requirements into wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using Figma - Collaborating with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and deliver accurate design solutions - Partnering with development teams to ensure smooth design-to-development handoff, including detailed specifications and assets - Ensuring all designs adhere to Section 508 accessibility standards, inclusive design principles, and usability best practices - Actively participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, and retrospectives - Maintaining and contributing to design systems, style guides, and UX standards for consistency across products - Conducting usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and user research to identify improvement opportunities - Iterating designs based on user feedback, analytics insights, and stakeholder inputs - Supporting BA teams in design documentation, content alignment, localization, and accessibility compliance - Optimizing designs for responsive behavior across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) - Advocating for user-centric design thinking across the organization In terms of qualifications, you should have: - Proven experience in UI/UX design with expertise in Figma - Solid understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards, WCAG guidelines, and inclusive design practices - Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams - Ability to convert complex business requirements into intuitive designs - Solid knowledge of design systems, usability principles, and responsive design - Proficiency in creating interactive prototypes and design specifications - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills - Attention to detail and commitment to design quality and consistency Preferred qualifications include: - Certification in UX/UI Design or Accessibility - Experience with accessibility testing tools - Experience working on enterprise-level applications - Familiarity with collaboration tools and motion design - Understanding of usability testing methodologies and design thinking frameworks Optum, under UnitedHealth Group, is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and improving the health system for all individuals. The company is committed to addressing health disparities, improving health outcomes, and delivering equitable care. Join the team at Optum to make a positive impact on global health optimization. As a UI/UX Designer at Optum, a global organization focused on delivering care through technology to improve health outcomes, your primary responsibilities will include: - Translating business and product requirements into wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using Figma - Collaborating with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and deliver accurate design solutions - Partnering with development teams to ensure smooth design-to-development handoff, including detailed specifications and assets - Ensuring all designs adhere to Section 508 accessibility standards, inclusive design principles, and usability best practices - Actively participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, and retrospectives - Maintaining and contributing to design systems, style guides, and UX standards for consistency across products - Conducting usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and user research to identify improvement opportunities - Iterating designs based on user feedback, analytics insights, and stakeholder inputs - Supporting BA teams in design documentation, content alignment, localization, and accessibility compliance - Optimizing designs for responsive behavior across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) - Advocating for user-centric design thinking across the organization In terms of qualifications, you should have: - Proven experience in UI/UX design with expertise in Figma - Solid understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards, WCAG guidelines, and inclusive design practices - Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams - Ability to convert complex business requirements into intuitive designs - Solid knowledge of design systems, usability principles, and responsive design - Proficiency in creating interactive prototypes and design specifications - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills - Attention to detail and commitment to design quality and consistency Preferred qualifications include: - Certification in UX/UI Design or Accessibility - Experience with accessibility testing tools - Experience working on enterprise-level applications - Familiarity with collab