UX Designer_Remote

UX Designer

Northbrook, IL

12+ months

Remote

Job Description

Essential Skills

·         3–5+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer, specifically designing complex digital products and interfaces.

·         Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end user-centered design processes, from research and concept development through detailed design and implementation.

·         Experience in regulated industries, preferably medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or other safety-critical environments where usability, risk mitigation, and compliance are critical.

·         Demonstrated skills and interest in user research and human factors, including conducting or supporting user interviews, usability testing, task analysis, and synthesizing insights into design solutions.

·         Ability to design intuitive interfaces for diverse user groups, including patients, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.

·         Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, engineers, product managers, clinical experts, and regulatory stakeholders.

·         Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma and Adobe XD.

·         Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to translate complex requirements into clear, usable interfaces.

·         Solid understanding of information architecture and interaction design principles.

·         Ability to present and communicate design decisions effectively, including the value and impact of those decisions on users and business goals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

·         Experience or strong interest in healthcare or medical technology, with a passion for improving patient, clinician, or healthcare professional experiences through evidence-based design.

·         Background or familiarity with FDA-regulated products and associated usability and compliance requirements.

·         Knowledge of IEC usability engineering standards and human factors engineering practices for safety-critical systems.

·         Understanding of clinical workflows and the design of medical device software, including software as a medical device (SaMD).

·         Experience defining and optimizing design processes and tools within product teams.

·         Ability to provide design leadership and guidance to technical teams, promoting best practices in UX and UI design.

·         Commitment to reading and following the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and adhering to physical and digital security practices.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a digital environment using modern design software such as Figma and Adobe XD, along with standard collaboration tools. The role involves close virtual collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, requiring reliable connectivity and a professional remote workspace.