Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

Staff UX Designer

US-Anywhere
+ 28 other locationsRemote
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (if required)
  • 3+ years of experience in UX design
  • 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Strong portfolio showcasing design projects
  • Proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD

Responsibilities

  • Understand user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to tackle complex challenges
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered design strategies
  • Identify pain points in enterprise workflows and propose design enhancements
  • Lead the end-to-end design process ensuring a seamless user experience
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs aligning with objectives
  • Communicate design rationale and foster a collaborative environment
  • Plan and analyze user testing sessions to validate design decisions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of health care delivery
  • Work-life balance with flexibility and autonomy
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with wellness programs
  • Parental leave and support, plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement
  • 401k match including an annual contribution
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a creative and experienced UX Designer to impact the health insurance industry. The ideal candidate will excel in UX and visual design, and seamlessly switch between tactical and strategic tasks. You should have a proven track record of delivering exceptional user experiences in complex environments and a deep understanding of our business goals.

As a UX Designer, you will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to prioritize work based on value, creating intuitive and visually compelling experiences for members, agents, employers, and providers.

What You'll Do
  • Tackle complex challenges by understanding user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered design strategies.
  • Identify pain points in enterprise workflows and propose design enhancements.
  • Lead the end-to-end design process to ensure a seamless user experience.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that align with business objectives and user needs.
  • Communicate design rationale and decisions to stakeholders and team members.
  • Identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
  • Champion user-centered design principles and advocate for UX in business goals.
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align design with business objectives.
  • Communicate design concepts effectively and foster a collaborative design process.
  • Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering professional growth.
  • Plan, conduct, and analyze user testing sessions to validate design decisions.
  • Utilize various research methods to inform and enhance the user experience.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and UX best practices.
  • Pursue professional development opportunities and share knowledge with the team.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
  • 3+ years of experience in related field.
  • In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field.


Bonus Points
  • A strong portfolio showcasing your design projects and demonstrating your understanding of UX principles.
  • Proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and knowledge of user research methods, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
  • Familiarity with testing tools like UserZoom / UserTesting.
  • Experience working in teams and understanding of agile methodologies like Scrum


What You'll Get
  • The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community
  • Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
  • Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • 401k match including an annual company contribution
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Where You'll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose - giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection - that supports a workplace that's flexible, connected, and future focused.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$81,068.00 - $129,708.00

Skills

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is a non-profit health insurance company based in Durham, North Carolina. The company provides health insurance to more than 3.7 million customers in North Carolina. BCBSNC offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and employer-sponsored plans. The company also offers wellness programs and resources to help customers manage their health. BCBSNC was founded in 1933 and has since grown to become one of the largest health insurance providers in North Carolina.
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