Senior User Experience Architect

Client Value Stream -Senior Advisor - Sr. UX Architect. 
We're seeking a UX Architect to take ownership of our digital tools to support several product teams across several business segments and work closely with our engineering partners and stakeholders to build a best-in-class component framework that accelerates our ability to improve the world's experiences with software.
About you

 
You can knowledgeably discuss and explain user interactions within complex systems.
 
You love to create accessible solutions to complex problems for your users.
 
You are passionate about what you do, you are a keen team collaborator and want to work with peers who challenge you.
 
You enjoy working remotely and thrive collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams from all over the world.
 
You are customer-obsessed, with a passion for digital and an eye for design detail.
 
You are a self-starter and are able to manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
 
You can present your designs to business stakeholders and justify your creative choices, demonstrating how they support the business objectives

Expectations

 
Operate with the customer-first mindset by integrating UX methodologies to drive efficiency with focus on the product ecosystem
 
Communicate design solutions and ideas effectively with clear design concepts using data and iterative designs that transform knowledge of the users into compelling product features and services
 
Ability to plan multiple project initiatives and contribute to the vision of the enterprise technology teams, managing time and workload collaboratively with product, engineering, operations, and QA
 
Lead hands-on product design work - producing insights-driven user experience briefs, user flows, detailed wireframe and specs, and user studies to design holistic and scalable solutions, components, patterns, interactions, and design systems for all products
 
Work with developers and engineers across different teams to ensure deliverables are consistent with design languages and systems from concept to execution
 
Shape the user-centered products by solving business' problems, tapping into customers' passion for data analytics, benefits, etc.
 
Extract MVP from major strategic initiatives and build associated roadmaps while juggling multiple projects and priorities and balancing both tactical and strategic goals and initiatives
 
Advocate and support a culture of innovation across the organization through effective process development and use of facilitation / soft skills, particularly within established teams driving innovation activities

Desired Experience

 
Bachelors degree in design or equivalent
 
5+ years of experience designing for B2B
 
Online portfolio showcasing design and problem-solving skills
 
Experience with design tools such as Adobe XD and Figma
 
Knowledge of user interface and information design principles
 
Agile software development experience
 
Experience working with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
 
Able to work in a fast pace environment
 
Online Portfolio experience

Desired skills and characteristics

 
Detail-oriented yet able to see the big picture
 
Passion for designing visualizations that help people find meaning in data
 
Excellent interpersonal skills
 
Strong communication skills
 
Effective at collaborating with internal and external teams
 
Inquisitive and self-motivated
 
Comfortable learning quickly in a fast-paced environment

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 111,900 - 186,500 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna.
About Cigna
 Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. 
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