In this role you will be joining an established UX Studio in Dublin, with over 24 team members. Globally we have the support of over 160 as part of the global UXDS team. You will work within a collaborative, cross-functional team, following a user-centered design process, as we design a better health care experience. As the Senior UX Designer You will partner with user interface designers, other interaction designers, web developers and UX managers to translate information architecture, navigation and process flows into easy-to-use and aesthetically beautiful solutions.

• Discover and design new user experiences that drive the next generation of web and mobile applications
• Research and interpret a variety of inputs to conceive and document user experience requirements
• Effectively represent the voice of the user to influence and improve design decisions
• Create wireframes, site maps, feature lists, specifications and other artefacts
• Develop interactive design simulations using Axure or similar design tools
• Liaise with an interdisciplinary team that includes visual designers, content specialists and developers during ideation, design and development
• Collaborate with the team throughout development and rollout to ensure designs are understood, implemented and communicated appropriately
• Support internal innovation projects related to user experience 

Research and Analysis:

• Co-operate closely with our internal research team to conduct primary research via user interviews, focus groups and contextual analysis to generate actionable insights for user experience designs
• Assist with designing usability tests, draft test scripts and perform test moderation
• Effectively communicate research findings to product teams and stakeholders
• Monitor industry, technology and competitive trends to continually identify opportunities for applying improvements

• Significant experience designing user interfaces for the healthcare industry following user-centered design principles
• A proven track record of delivering user-centric solutions, including a portfolio of past UX/IA projects, which should include task flows, site maps, wireframes, etc.
• Ability to adapt user-centered and visual designs to stakeholder requirements and technical constraints
• Experience designing and developing interactive prototypes using Axure or a similar design tools.
• Knowledge and practical application of accessibility factors, per ADA, Section 508 requirements and WCAG 2.1 guidelines

Preferred Qualifications: 

• An undergraduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, a related field or education experience in designing user interfaces for the web following user-centered design principles
• Knowledge of providing critical analysis of user experience designs based on heuristics and other accepted design principles
• Knowledge of group facilitation, user interviews, heuristic evaluations, usability test design and moderation and card sorting
• Experience working with Agile methodology
• Previous experience overseeing teams or projects, scoping new work and stakeholder management
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively with a strong attention to detail.
• A good practice of selling ideas with good negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship building skills with a customer focus

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.