Product Designer - 14 month contract

We are looking for a compassionate and visionary Product Designer to join our team and lead the design of seamless, intuitive patient experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design solutions that address key challenges in usability and engagement and deliver solutions that support our business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Create empathetic, user-focused designs that consider the diverse needs and abilities of users, including those with varying health literacy levels.
• Conduct user research to identify pain points, gather insights, and validate design concepts.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs for mobile and web platforms that simplify complex healthcare workflows.
• Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, and Clinical Experts to align designs with business goals and clinical requirements while ensuring technical feasibility.
• Champion accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), ensuring all designs are inclusive for patients with disabilities or impairments.
• Continuously test and refine designs through usability testing with users and stakeholders.
• Contribute to and evolve our design system to maintain a cohesive user experience across all touchpoints.
• Design solutions that comply with healthcare regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) while maintaining usability and trustworthiness.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in product design or UI/UX design, ideally within healthtech, wellness, or a related industry.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• A strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design processes, creative problem-solving, and impactful design solutions.
• Deep understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and visual design with a user-first perspective.
• Experience designing for accessibility and inclusivity (e.g., accommodating patients with low vision or limited mobility).
• Ability to create responsive designs for mobile and web platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills to advocate for design decisions and share patient insights.
• Experience working in a startup environment.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR guidelines).
• Experience working with clinical teams.
• Knowledge of behavioural design principles to encourage user engagement and adherence.