Senior UI/UX Product Designer

University of Maryland - Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time - Senior

Linthicum Heights, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior UI/UX Product Designer will join the dynamic iHarbor Innovation Center team at the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS). This role is pivotal in shaping the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design of various software and digital assets, including mobile applications. The designer will ensure that all elements of the user experience are crafted with exceptional visual and human-centered design principles, optimized for improved usability and usefulness. The position requires adherence to established design standards and best practices, ensuring that all technology assets reflect a cohesive and user-friendly design philosophy. In this role, the designer will demonstrate a passion for delivering adaptive and creative solutions to UI/UX product design challenges by leveraging industry best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technology. The Senior UI/UX Product Designer will report directly to the Manager of UI/UX Design and will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, sales, and marketing, to create user-centric workflows tailored to diverse personas within the healthcare sector. The designer will synthesize and socialize requirements across the team to develop an overall product design strategy, providing critical design input to ensure its implementation across software and technology products. The role involves designing UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes, tabs, and widgets, ensuring that all designs adhere to established standards for a common and cohesive look and feel. The designer will also adopt experimental and data-driven approaches to inform design decisions, transforming ideas into tangible concepts, developing mocks, gathering stakeholder feedback, and delivering high-level designs for implementation by development teams. Additionally, the Senior UI/UX Product Designer will produce high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. They will prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders, illustrating design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps. The designer will test UI elements, collaborate with technology and development teams, and partner with data science teams to ensure seamless integration of designs that meet business goals. Staying current with the latest UI/UX design trends and industry advancements is essential to continually enhance the performance of digital products, thriving in a fast-paced environment that drives continuous iteration and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate user experience design requirements for software and digital technology assets.
• Deliver adaptive and creative solutions to UI/UX product design problems using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft user-centric workflows for diverse personas across healthcare.
• Synthesize and socialize requirements to create an overall product design strategy.
• Provide design input toward UI/UX product design strategy and ensure its implementation across products.
• Design UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes, tabs, and widgets.
• Serve as a producer for UI, ensuring positive communication and problem solving between disciplines.
• Adopt experimental and data-driven approaches to inform design decisions and develop mocks.
• Produce high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual designs, flow diagrams, and prototypes.
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate application functionality.
• Test UI elements such as Call to Action buttons, banners, and page layouts.
• Collaborate with technology and development teams to create customized user experiences.
• Partner with data science and development teams to ensure seamless integration of designs.
• Adhere to style standards on typography, graphic design, colors, and images.
• Work with developers and engineers to brainstorm application ideas.
• Collaborate with users to obtain feedback and conduct layout adjustments.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems such as responsiveness.
• Stay current with the latest UI/UX design trends and industry advancements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX designer or similar role in product design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX design projects and processes.
• Proficiency in design software such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar tools.
• Experience with user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong communication skills to present design ideas and concepts effectively.
• Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the healthcare industry or related fields.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices in design.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with user research and usability testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.