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Senior Visual Designer - National Remote

AT UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group

Senior Visual Designer - National Remote

New York, NY

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Starship Studio is Optum's consumer experience team. We're launching a new brand and product dedicated to reimagining the future of benefits- from HSAs and FSAs to lifestyle benefits offered by your employer.

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Our team is small but mighty, operating at the speed of a startup but with the backing of a Fortune 5 company. This unique combination allows us to bring big ideas to life quickly and tap Optum's incredible network to make real impact. If you're a visionary who's passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to join a creative, dynamic team that's improving the health and well-being of millions.

Perks of the job:

  • Chance to build something beautiful and impactful that reaches millions of users
  • Monthly spending money as part of testing our new product
  • Foundational role within a growing Creative team led by ex-Apple, Uber, frog, and Red Antler leaders
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Senior Visual Designer at Starship Studio, you'll shape the visual language of a revolutionary health and finance brand across all channels. You'll:

  • Drive our visual expression forward and, with careful hands, shape it into something truly special
  • Collaborate with the marketing, product, and writing teams to create campaigns, viral stunts, product launches, welcome kits, emails, physical cards, and more
  • Evolve our visual aesthetic through constant experimentation, staying ahead of the curve, not behind it
  • Elevate the look and feel of everything we do by bringing a level of polish and magic into everything we ship
  • Mentor junior designers and foster a culture of collaboration and creativity

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in visual design at a creative agency or in-house design team
  • Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma (bonus points for motion design or illustration)
  • Design portfolio that showcases your eye for good design and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated collaboration in a remote-first environment and enjoy sharing work early and often
  • Proven comfortability with the ambiguity that comes with working on an early-stage brand
  • Proven self-starter-there's always something you want to do, learn, and grow in as a designer

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: UHG-2244970
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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