Job DescriptionThis is a full-time hybrid position with weekly on-site expectations. Therefore, the incumbent must live within a reasonable driving distance of the Rochester Mayo Clinic campus.The UI/UX Designer (User Interface/User Experience Designer) plays a key multidisciplinary role in the design process across the digital environments for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science. This role is a creative force in the Division of Immersive Learning Design, tasked with designing user interfaces and experiences that redefine how medical knowledge is taught and applied. The Division of Immersive Learning Design at Mayo Clinc is a pioneering team within the Department of Education, dedicated to transforming medical education through cutting-edge technologies. By collaborating with physicians, scientists, faculty, staff, students, and technical experts, the Division creates immersive, user-centered learning experiences that enhance clinical skills, safety, and confidence across Mayo Clinic's educational ecosystem.
The UI/UX Designer needs to deeply understand the user experience of our different audiences and shape unique visual approaches through iterative prototype testing. They partner with content specialists to design effective page layouts through creative use of established web components and patterns and drive the creation of intuitive, immersive solutions for medical training, simulation, and patient education. They also iterate on the design of these components and collaborate with front-end developers to revise them to updated specifications.
Primary responsibilities include: Contributing to all stages of the design process, including wireframing website layouts, designing mockups at multiple screen sizes, and developing UI documentation for hand-off to developers. Representing users in the design of user interfaces that reflect best practices for different device types and accessibility. Participating in the user experience research process to establish design solutions that meet user needs and goals. Incorporating UX findings and brand identity into design patterns that are not only visually appealing but also enrich the user experience. Collaborating closely with other team members and stakeholders to improve navigation schemes, interaction patterns, and digital storytelling. Building familiarity with a component-based content management system and working closely with content contributors to create engaging webpage layouts. Developing and adapting design specifications for front-end developers, taking into account feasibility and performance constraints. The designer will craft experiences that integrate seamlessly with 3D patient-specific models and digital twins, ensuring compatibility across a spectrum of head-mounted displays (HMDs), mobile devices and extended reality (XR) platforms.
The ideal candidate will: Develop deep understanding and empathy for the experience of our current and prospective learners. Be a voracious consumer of design across multiple industries and modalities, with particular focus on contemporary practices and peer institutions in higher education and academic medicine. Advocate for an inclusive, accessible, user-centered approach to each and every product. Communicate persuasively to stakeholders about design decisions and how they serve business objectives. Have excellent relationship management skills, emotional intelligence, and the desire to work with a close-knit team to deliver high-quality products in a timely fashion.
QualificationsBachelor's degree. At least 5 years of experience producing user interface designs with demonstrated impact. Expert skills in UI design methods (prototyping, interaction flow diagrams, wireframes, and interface specifications) and strong visual design acumen. Up-to-date knowledge of modern digital and interaction design principles and trends. Ability to clearly articulate complex design problems and solutions using strong communication and presentation skills. A portfolio demonstrating deliverables throughout the design process for products/websites is helpful. Health care or higher education experience is a plus. Experience with using user interface design software such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD. Addressing accessibility concerns for digital products, including optimizing for assistive technologies. HTML, CSS, and the basics of front-end web development. Content design, UX writing, and the basics of digital marketing, search engine optimization, and content strategy.
Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorships now, or in the future (for example, ====, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. About UsWhy Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights - Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
About the TeamJust as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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