Optum India is expanding its Enterprise Digital Product Office and looking for a seasoned Principal UX/UI Designer to spearhead healthcare transformation across the country. If you have over a decade of design leadership and a passion for complex digital ecosystems, this role offers a chance to shape the future of global health.
Role Overview
You aren’t just designing screens here; you are solving massive, systemic problems. This role splits your time between high-level strategy (35%) and hands-on design execution (65%). You will work directly with cross-functional teams to build intuitive, scalable solutions for optum.com and other critical platforms.
You will guide product direction, mentor junior designers, and act as the voice of the user in every board room discussion. Optum values a “bias toward action,” meaning they want someone who can move from a whiteboard sketch to a polished, enterprise-ready product with ease.
Key Eligibility & Requirements
Optum is looking for high-level expertise for this leadership position. You need to meet the following criteria:
- Professional Experience: 10+ years in UX design, including deep knowledge of information architecture, user flows, and complex journey mapping.
- Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Figma, FigJam, and Adobe Creative Suite is non-negotiable.
- Design Leadership: At least 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and successfully presenting design strategies to senior leadership.
- Strategic Thinking: Proven track record of using user research, data analytics, and “Voice of the Customer” feedback to drive product roadmaps.
- Collaboration Skills: Ability to work smoothly across engineering, research, and business units while advocating for accessibility (WCAG 2.1AA) and technical feasibility.
Preferred candidates often bring experience from complex sectors like healthcare, insurance, or financial services, and those familiar with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) will have an edge.
Why Join Optum India?
The company is committed to building a more equitable health system. Working here means your designs directly impact how millions access pharmacy benefits, health data, and essential care. It is a large-scale, matrixed environment that rewards those who can navigate ambiguity and foster real, human-centered collaboration.
How to Apply
Ready to make an impact? You can view the full job description and submit your application through the recruitment platform provided by the link below. Ensure your portfolio highlights not just your visual craft, but the strategic outcomes and complex problem-solving abilities mentioned in the requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the primary focus of this UX/UI role?
The role is 35% strategic and 65% tactical, focusing on defining experience strategy for complex healthcare products while staying involved in hands-on design execution.
Is this a remote position?
The role is based in Gurgaon, Chennai, Noida, Bangalore, Pune, and Hyderabad. Specific work-from-home or hybrid policies are managed internally and may be discussed during the interview process.
What level of experience is required for this position?
This is a senior-level role requiring 10+ years of hands-on UX design experience and at least 5 years of experience working in cross-functional teams and presenting to stakeholders.