Product Designer (UI/UX, HCI, JIRA)

About the role

MicroHealth is seeking a talented Product Designer (UI/UX) to lead the visual and interaction design of its digital products. The role bridges creative vision and technical execution, designing intuitive graphical interfaces and collaborating closely with engineering teams to translate design concepts into actionable, well‑scoped work packages that support Agile delivery. The position is remote‑friendly, requiring the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Physical demands: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand; may lift or move objects up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Design user‑centered GUI/UI/UX solutions aligned with product and business goals
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high‑fidelity visual designs
• Partner with engineers to ensure design feasibility and accurate implementation
• Break down design deliverables into clear, actionable work units (epics, stories, tasks) for Jira
• Maintain and evolve design systems and style guides
• Conduct usability reviews and iterate based on user feedback and testing results
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into iterative design cycles
• Collaborate with Product Management to align design priorities with roadmap and business objectives
• Ensure design consistency across products through documented style guides and component libraries
• Support QA/testing teams by clarifying design intent and expected user interactions

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in UI/UX or product design
• Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
• Experience working directly with engineering teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Familiarity with Jira or similar project management/ticketing tools
• Strong portfolio demonstrating GUI/UX design work (required for application)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with engineering, product, and business stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining design systems and component libraries
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508)
• Background in healthcare technology or government IT services
• Experience designing for federal/government clients
• Bachelor’s degree in design, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Pay

Salary: $110,000‑$130,000 (Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs)