Associate UX Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Engage consistently with the UX team and project stakeholders.

• Take part in discovery sessions.

• Understand customer requirements and market dynamics through direct interaction and market analysis.

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the design system through collaborative feedback.

• Work alongside user researchers on interviews, surveys, shadowing, and analyzing usage data.

• Convey ideas via storyboards, workflows, mockups, wireframes, and both static and functional prototypes.

• Promote and implement user-centered design principles and best practices in product development.

• Contribute to design reviews, articulating design concepts and decisions to product/development teams, clients, and stakeholders.

• Consistently utilize established design system components and patterns while providing feedback on usability, efficiency, and consistency.

• Gain insights into the insurance industry's business requirements by market.

• Remain updated on industry trends and best practices relevant to the role.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates in the early stages of their UX careers and those transitioning from other fields are encouraged to apply.

• A strong portfolio, relevant coursework, internships, projects, or demonstrable understanding of the industry is valued; minimal to no shipped work is acceptable.

• Proficient in one area and capable in at least two of the following: design workshops, storytelling, information architecture, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and research/usability.

• User-centered mindset.

• Experience collaborating with UX team members.

• Awareness of emerging AI/ML product design.

• Strong problem-solving skills in complex B2B environments.

• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Capacity to work both collaboratively and independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills, including time management, planning, and prioritization.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks or priorities effectively.

• A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience is considered.

• Proficient in Figma or similar vector/UI design tools.

• Experience with prototyping, wireframing, and workflow design tools.

• Familiarity with standard office applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of remote collaboration tools such as video conferencing and whiteboarding.

• Willingness to explore emerging technologies.

• Completion of Insurity Academy certifications after hire: Introduction to Insurance, Types of Insurance, Lifecycle of an Insurance Policy, and Insurance Entities.

• Travel expectation of 0–10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment, including options for full remote work.

• Open Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Employer-matched retirement savings plan.

• Award-winning onboarding program.

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Full access to LinkedIn Learning and Kaplan resources.

• Discounted tuition for employees and their families at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

• Employee referral bonus program.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• 401(K) matching.

• Paid maternity leave.

• Paid paternity leave.

• Disability insurance coverage.