Principal UX Designer

Careers that Change LivesAs a Principal User Experience Designer in the Customer Centered Design team, you are passionate about human-centered design and have a deep understanding of the process and craft, but also have a nimble, creative and pragmatic approach. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team (User Research, UI and Industrial Design) and collaborate on new product features and user experience enhancements for patients, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals. The role reports into the Senior Manager of User Experience.There are options to work remote (US-based). Preference will be given to candidates open to working in our Southern California office.A portfolio of work demonstrating experience creating exceptional design solutions is a requirement for application.A Day in the Life• Lead the UI design for mobile apps that meet patient, caregiver and business needs, align with UX strategy, and are technically feasible• Continuously learn, grow and improve the craft of UX and UI design• Encourage a design process that is scalable, delivers consistency, creates efficiencies, and supports cross-team collaboration• Work closely with product leads, design team, and development programs to plan design efforts and define goals• Utilize Human-Centered Design, Outcome Driven Innovation (ODI) and similar processes to guide the creation of UI designs• Participate in initial exploration processes to identify user needs and opportunities to satisfy those needs• Interact directly with users through human-centered design techniques including participation in observational research, interviews, and concept testing to uncover needs, learn about user behavior and explore design concepts• Direct the creation of interactive prototypes for mobile apps• Lead project definition activities, such as workshops and requirements sessions• Participate in usability testing of prototypes, documenting findings and making design recommendations• Create design specs (user flows, prototypes, user interface design specifications) to communicate concepts and designs to internal partners• Work with developers to maintain design intent and bring concepts to life• Support creation and maintenance of a library of design elements to ensure reusable, proven and tested patterns are clearly documented and consistently implemented• Navigate regulated product development process to deliver design intent that addresses user and business needs• Prepare clear and effective oral and written reports of current design activities status, progress and plan, as required by project or department managementMust Have: Minimum Requirements• Bachelors degree required• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experienceAbout MedtronicTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.Physical Job Requirements:The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

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