Senior Brand Designer - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We live at the intersection of fin-tech and healthcare. The Starship team (previously an HSA-focused start-up called Starship) recently joined Optum, serving as a consumer-focused innovation group. We are building the future of healthcare, one feature at a time. From HSA to employee benefits, we’re creating a seamless, delightful experience for all. Our team is relatively small and agile within the greater Optum ecosystem, allowing us to work quickly, bringing ideas to life rapidly.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Brand Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in visual design and branding, with a proven track record of creating impactful brand identities and design solutions. As a Senior Brand Designer, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving our brand’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all touch-points, including digital brand systems, print design, web mocks, motion, and more.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute brand design strategies that align with the company’s vision and goals
• Lead the creation and maintenance of brand guidelines, ensuring consistency and coherence across all platforms and materials
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, and sales to deliver cohesive and effective brand experiences
• Design and produce a wide range of materials focused on growing, developing and iterating within our brand system and upholding standards and templates that will serve as the foundation of all other applications created by the Marketing, Product and Sales teams
• Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends to ensure the brand remains relevant and competitive
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative environment
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, effectively communicating the rationale behind design decisions
• Utilize feedback to refine and iterate on designs, maintaining a high standard of quality
  
  

Benefits

• A chance to build something beautiful and impactful for millions of users
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and creative team with experience across industry leading tech and healthcare companies
• Foundational role within a growing Brand team
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with the Director of Brand Experience
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
  
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in brand design or a similar role, preferably in an agency or in-house setting
• 3+ years of experience working with startups, global brands, healthcare, or fin-tech
• 3+ years of experience creating presentations and showcasing work to clients and/or leadership teams
• 3+ years of experience in project management, including solid individual and team time management on multiple work-streams
• 3+ years of experience working in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma (specifically building and maintaining Figma design systems)
• 2+ years of experience leading and executing on brand guidelines and design systems
• 1+ years of experience in working within or for large organizations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital design and user experience (UX) principles
• Solid portfolio showcasing a diverse range of branding projects and design skills
• Exceptional creativity and innovation with a keen eye for detail
• Solid understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles
• Knowledge of motion graphics and video editing
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.