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Remote design lead jobs are open across the U.S. in software, fintech, healthcare technology, and e-commerce, at remote-first companies and distributed teams that have built fully async design workflows. Employers hiring remote design leads right now include Alt Platform, Olsson, and Qualus. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Humana’s Consumer Strategy, Design & Transformation organizations is seeking an experienced Lead Design Researcher to join the Experience Design team working remote anywhere in the US. This team was formed to deliver one thing: a personalized, seamless and easy healthcare experience for all our members. This team operates with a mandate to design solutions based on how our members seek and receive care. By working together, following agile methodologies, and relentlessly focusing on the consumer experience, the Experience Design team seeks to deliver on this promise for all our members.Within Humana’s Experience Design Research team, we are explorers, listeners, creators, and thinkers working together with our lines of business to create connected experience journeys that drive business and user value and impact.
As a Design Research Lead, you will define and deliver research programs across the entire design process from early exploration, strategy and problem definition, to ideation, prototyping, testing, and final implementation. You will partner closely with team members across Product Design, Content Design, Product Management, Analytics, and Engineering to develop exceptional and differentiated user-centered experiences for Medicare consumers. You will also uncover insights that drive prioritization, planning, and decision-making on product strategy through an agile test-and-learn approach. Your work will be driven by Journey Frameworks in service of developing targeted moments, needs, and opportunities where the Product, Experience Design, and BI teams can design, test, and deliver optimized experience.
Key Role Functions
- Assist with the creation of service and product concepts either through storyboarding, wireframing, and/or other visual mediums to facilitate future state micro-journey concepts
- Conduct current-state research and competitive benchmarking per micro-journey
- Recruit/Screen candidates for research and concept testing
- Develop research plans and/or interview guides for sessions
- Train other team members to get them up and running on their own research and concept studies
- Synthesize all research findings and work with product managers and other team members to add to backlog
- Work to iterate requirements, concepts, and other vision documentation
- Work collaboratively with customers, operators and leadership to propose novel experience improvements that align to priority measures
- Be a great storyteller, who can seamlessly lead teams to synthesize findings into insights and business recommendations that drive impact
- Collaborate and co-create with product teams and business partners quantify value the of a concept
- Create communication artifacts that define current state and future state of the optimized experience
Sponsorship is not available for this position (e.g. H-1B, E-3, TN, 0-1, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency). Only candidates with Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency in the U.S. will be considered.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in a research-related discipline (e.g., Design Strategy, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Psychology, Anthropology, Cognitive Science)
- 8+ years of experience leading design research contributions in the context of innovation, human-centered design, and/or digital product
- 5+ years of experience independently managing design research programs
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, coaching and management skills
- Understanding and experience with a variety of UX and design research methodologies
- Experience with design thinking and agile product development environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Health Insurance industry experience
Additional Information
This is a remote role anywhere in the US that primarily operates on Eastern Standard Time business hours
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$126,300 - $173,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 11-16-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
Humana’s Consumer Strategy, Design & Transformation organizations is seeking an experienced Lead Design Researcher to join the Experience Design team working remote anywhere in the US. This team was formed to deliver one thing: a personalized, seamless and easy healthcare experience for all our members. This team operates with a mandate to design solutions based on how our members seek and receive care. By working together, following agile methodologies, and relentlessly focusing on the consumer experience, the Experience Design team seeks to deliver on this promise for all our members.Within Humana’s Experience Design Research team, we are explorers, listeners, creators, and thinkers working together with our lines of business to create connected experience journeys that drive business and user value and impact.
As a Design Research Lead, you will define and deliver research programs across the entire design process from early exploration, strategy and problem definition, to ideation, prototyping, testing, and final implementation. You will partner closely with team members across Product Design, Content Design, Product Management, Analytics, and Engineering to develop exceptional and differentiated user-centered experiences for Medicare consumers. You will also uncover insights that drive prioritization, planning, and decision-making on product strategy through an agile test-and-learn approach. Your work will be driven by Journey Frameworks in service of developing targeted moments, needs, and opportunities where the Product, Experience Design, and BI teams can design, test, and deliver optimized experience.
Key Role Functions
- Assist with the creation of service and product concepts either through storyboarding, wireframing, and/or other visual mediums to facilitate future state micro-journey concepts
- Conduct current-state research and competitive benchmarking per micro-journey
- Recruit/Screen candidates for research and concept testing
- Develop research plans and/or interview guides for sessions
- Train other team members to get them up and running on their own research and concept studies
- Synthesize all research findings and work with product managers and other team members to add to backlog
- Work to iterate requirements, concepts, and other vision documentation
- Work collaboratively with customers, operators and leadership to propose novel experience improvements that align to priority measures
- Be a great storyteller, who can seamlessly lead teams to synthesize findings into insights and business recommendations that drive impact
- Collaborate and co-create with product teams and business partners quantify value the of a concept
- Create communication artifacts that define current state and future state of the optimized experience
Sponsorship is not available for this position (e.g. H-1B, E-3, TN, 0-1, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency). Only candidates with Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency in the U.S. will be considered.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in a research-related discipline (e.g., Design Strategy, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Psychology, Anthropology, Cognitive Science)
- 8+ years of experience leading design research contributions in the context of innovation, human-centered design, and/or digital product
- 5+ years of experience independently managing design research programs
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, coaching and management skills
- Understanding and experience with a variety of UX and design research methodologies
- Experience with design thinking and agile product development environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Health Insurance industry experience
Additional Information
This is a remote role anywhere in the US that primarily operates on Eastern Standard Time business hours
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$126,300 - $173,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 11-16-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote design lead jobs.
- Five or more years of product or UX design experience with at least two years leading a team
- Proficiency in Figma including component libraries, auto-layout, and shared design systems
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior designers and run structured critique sessions
- Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Portfolio showing end-to-end design process from research through shipping
- Familiarity with user research methods and ability to translate findings into design decisions
Tips for Your Remote Design Lead Job Search
Show async leadership in your portfolio
Remote employers want evidence you can lead design without being in the room. Add case studies that document your written briefs, Figma comment threads, and the decisions you made independently. Process visibility is what separates remote-ready candidates from everyone else.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote design lead openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without hunting across dozens of sources.
Prove your remote communication skills upfront
Remote design leads run on written clarity. Your cover letter and any take-home tasks should demonstrate structured thinking, not just visual skill. Use precise language to describe your design decisions the way you would in a Notion doc or Loom walkthrough a distributed team would actually read.
Target remote-first companies, not hybrid ones
Companies built as remote-first have async workflows, documented design systems, and review processes that work across time zones. Hybrid companies adapting to remote often lack these structures, which makes a remote design lead role harder to succeed in and easier to lose.
Remote Design Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote design lead job?
Remote design lead roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, clear async communication, and the ability to lead without physical presence. Employers screen for experience running design reviews over video and Figma comments, giving feedback through written briefs, and driving cross-functional alignment without in-person standups. A portfolio that shows end-to-end ownership, documented decision-making, and shipped work gives you the clearest edge.
Which companies hire remote design leads?
Employers currently hiring remote design leads include Alt Platform, Olsson, and Qualus, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed fintech teams, and digital health platforms are the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote design lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level design lead roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one with minimal in-person support. Your strongest path is building a portfolio of self-directed projects that show end-to-end ownership, contributing to open-source design systems, and targeting smaller remote-first startups where lead responsibilities expand quickly as the team grows.
Do you need a degree for remote design lead jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring design leads weight portfolio quality, demonstrated leadership over a design function, and measurable product outcomes far more heavily than a specific degree. Bootcamp graduates and self-taught designers who can show shipped work, team mentorship, and a clear design process consistently advance past candidates with degrees but thinner portfolios.
Which industries hire the most remote design leads?
Most remote design lead openings sit in Manufacturing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed product teams that need dedicated design leadership working across time zones without a central office.
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