Product Engineer (UX/UI)

This job requires the job holder to be in our Denver office 5 days per week minimum. Please only apply if you are comfortable with the location and commute.

Are you interested in leading the transformation of cancer care through putting world-leading scientific data and knowledge in the hands of doctors and other members of the medical team? Do you have a passion for solutions that empower patients to take charge of their care and bring world-class solutions to winning the cancer battle? If so, join our team at VieCure, the company that promises to revolutionize the way cancer care is delivered.

At VieCure, we are dedicated to transforming the oncology space through innovative technology solutions. Our mission is to empower clinicians and patients with data-driven insights, supporting personalized cancer care. Join our team of passionate professionals working to make a difference in people’s lives.

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative UX/UI Engineer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and visual identity for the suite of VieCure products. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric designs. The role involves strategic design thinking, overseeing the evolution of the design system. You will also be responsible for all aspects of design through the entire product design life cycle including visual, user experience, product, and user group interactions. You will be collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, drive user research initiatives, facilitate design sprints, and ensure the timely execution of high-quality designs. Your efforts will contribute to a positive team culture, foster innovation, and elevate the overall user experience, aligning design strategies with the company’s business goals.

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

Cross-Team Collaboration:

• Promote and advocate for user-centered design principles and methodologies within the organization.
• Work with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure a consistent brand and user experience across all touchpoints.
• Work closely with product managers, developers, clinical associates, and other stakeholders to lead advanced product discovery processes and identify clear, concise, and comprehensive goals and requirements.
• Effectively communicate design concepts, strategies, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.

Design System Ownership:

• Contribute to the evolution and expansion of the design system to meet the growing needs of the product, ensuring consistency and scalability across products.
• Collaborate with developers to implement and maintain design system components.

UX Research and Usability Testing:

• Conduct and participate in user research activities to gather insights into user behaviors, needs, and preferences.
• Translate user insights into design solutions that enhance the overall user experience.
• Lead and facilitate usability testing sessions to validate design decisions and iterate based on user feedback.
• Facilitate design sprints and workshops, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and rapid ideation.

Design Execution:

• Design new experiences and layouts that evolve and define visual systems.
• Take a hands-on approach to high-level design projects of large and/or ambiguous scope, including creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Design user flows that simplify and distill down complex actions into usable interfaces.
• Document workflows for developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Adapt design methodologies to suit the agile and dynamic nature of a startup environment.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to ensure the team remains innovative and competitive.

Travel:

• Travel to onsite clinics working with customers and end-users for research and design workshop sessions.
• Attend company-wide meetings and events as needed.

Education / Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Product Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web Design or related field is required.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Product designer with a strong portfolio showcasing successful product designs.
• 3+ year’s professional experience designing for web and mobile interface products.
• Demonstrate strong experience of design thinking methodologies in practice, using empathy and critical thinking to understand and frame your problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a user-centered, exploratory approach to solving design problems.
• Comfortable working with and adhering to design systems and/or pattern libraries.
• Advanced research skills, leading well-framed user research and testing: planning, recruiting, leading, analyzing results, making design recommendations, and communicating findings and recommendations.
• Strong experience working in an agile development process.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior healthcare or oncology experience preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced and in-depth Product Design expertise and the ability to apply the expertise appropriately and creatively for high quality results.
• Excellent visual design skills.
• Good understanding of coding languages: HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, Angular (not expected to code, but will need a good understanding of possibilities and limitations with the technology).
• Mastery in UX software such as Figma etc.
• Strong experience of using JIRA/Atlassian suite, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office 365.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work independently with very minimal guidance.
• Willingness to give and take constructive feedback regularly.
• Innovative mindset and a drive to continuously improve and proactively problem-solve.
• Clearly and concisely communicate ideas, perspectives, research, design problems and solutions in a diplomatic and persuasive manner.
• Ability to confidently communicate to and liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Collaborative approach and a real team player.
• Comfortable with an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure, remaining professional and calm