Principal UI/UX Designer

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal UI/UX Designer with a strong background in healthcare technology to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in designing user-centric digital products that enhance patient care and healthcare outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, accessible, and efficient user interfaces that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients. 

Responsibilities: 

User Research & Analysis: 

• Conduct in-depth user research to understand the unique needs and challenges of healthcare professionals and patients. 

• Develop comprehensive user personas, journey maps, and experience maps tailored to healthcare environments. 

• Leverage data analytics and user feedback to drive design decisions. 

Wireframing & Prototyping: 

• Design detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that clearly communicate functionality and user flow. 

• Ensure designs align with the complex requirements of healthcare applications and provide a seamless user experience. 

UI Design: 

• Create modern, clean, and responsive user interfaces that adhere to industry best practices and healthcare regulatory standards. 

• Prioritize accessibility, ensuring inclusivity for all users, including those with disabilities. 

Collaboration: 

• Work closely with product managers, developers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to translate requirements into innovative design solutions. 

• Facilitate workshops and design sprints to co-create solutions that align with clinical workflows and patient needs. 

Usability Testing: 

• Plan, conduct, and analyze usability testing sessions with healthcare professionals and patients. 

• Iterate on designs based on feedback to continuously improve the user experience. 

• Compliance & Standards: 

• Ensure all designs comply with healthcare industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and best practices for privacy, data security, and accessibility. 

• Stay current with evolving standards and apply them to maintain compliance. 

Design Systems: 

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system that ensures consistency across all healthcare products and aligns with the company’s brand guidelines. 

• Advocate for design system adoption across teams to drive efficiency and consistency. 

Continuous Improvement: 

• Stay informed about the latest trends in healthcare technology, UI/UX design, and user research methodologies. 

• Experiment with new tools, technologies, and techniques to enhance the user experience and drive innovation. 

Requirements

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 

Experience: 

• 3+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a focus on healthcare technology or other highly regulated industries. 

• A strong portfolio showcasing your work on healthcare or similarly complex digital products is required. 

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and other industry-standard software. 

• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows, accessibility needs, patient-centered design, and UX principles. 

• Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools like FigJam, InVision, Axure, or Marvel. 

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS; experience with front-end frameworks and design-to-development handoff is a plus. 

Regulatory Knowledge: 

• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG). 

Soft Skills: 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. 

Metrics & Analytics: 

• Ability to track and analyze adoption metrics through surveys, user analytics, and other data-driven approaches. 

Benefits

WORKING AT VATICA HEALTH ADVANTAGES

Prosperity

• Competitive salary based on your experience and skills – we believe the top talent deserves the top dollar
• Bonus Potential – if you go above and beyond, you should be rewarde