Staff Product Designer - IntelliScript (Remote)

Milliman•Brookfield, WI

10d•$117,500 - $249,780•Remote

About The Position

IntelliScript’s Information Technology has been a key part of our success and is critical to our future. As a Staff Product Designer at Milliman IntelliScript, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our SaaS products, driving innovation and user-centric solutions across our platforms (Irix, Curv, R&D, and more). You will serve as a player/coach—balancing hands-on design work with leadership and mentorship responsibilities—while partnering closely with Product Management, Engineering, and key stakeholders. You’ll be instrumental in establishing and evolving our design practice, helping us deliver exceptional experiences that delight our clients and drive business impact. This is an opportunity to lead and grow a design function within a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly technical environment. You will work both strategically and tactically: defining vision, executing on priorities, and advocating for the user at every stage.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in Product Design, with prior experience in a Lead or Staff-level role within SaaS or technology organizations
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design, from discovery to delivery
Proficiency in modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite)
Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and strong ability to effectively communicate with engineers
Experience building and maintaining design systems in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire designers
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with cloud-based products (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Customer-centric mindset with a passion for solving real user problems
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment and wear multiple hats
Mentors others in effective collaboration and communication skills
Leads by example, consistently demonstrating trust, empathy, and a shared sense of responsibility within the team
Leads by example in continuous learning, drives team development initiatives, and stays ahead of industry trends and innovations
Effectively assesses and interprets information, identifying patterns and trends to inform decision-making and problem solving
Analyzes intricate systems, identifies deep patterns and connections, and uncovers significant opportunities for advancement
Strategically influences outcomes within the organization, navigates complex negotiations, and leverages relationships for impact
Develops strategies for problem solving, enhances organizational capabilities in creative solution development, mentors others in advanced problem solving techniques
Drives a culture of improvement, mentors others in improvement methodologies, and leads organizational change initiatives
Coaches others on the important of reliability, ensures team commitments are met, and leads by example in high pressure situations
Can manage high risk and coach team members on risk management best practices and policies

Nice To Haves

Continued education and/or advanced degree(s)
Experience with Isomorphic SmartClient
Experience in environments subject to HIPAA and/or PCI regulations

Responsibilities

Own and drive the end-to-end product design process for our products (Irix, Curv, R&D, etc.), and other key initiatives – from discovery and ideation, through prototyping, validation, and delivery
Acts as a hands-on design leader and mentor for a small team of designers (3-4 direct reports), fostering growth, collaboration, and a strong design culture
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to define product strategy, prioritize design work, and ensure cohesive, high-quality user experiences
Establish and maintain scalable design systems, processes, and best practices to support product consistency and velocity as we grow
Lead user research, discovery and validation efforts to deeply understand user needs, pain points, and opportunities, translating insights into actionable design solutions
Rapidly prototype and iterate on concepts using modern design tools (e.g. Figma), gathering feedback and validating ideas early and often
Leverage your technical background (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to bridge design and development, ensuring feasibility and smooth handoff to engineering
Engage directly with customers and end-users as needed to gather feedback and ensure our solutions meet real-world needs
Help manage and prioritize the design backlog, addressing gaps and scaling design across multiple products and teams
Advocate for design excellence across the organization, demonstrating the value of design in solving business and user problems

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.