Staff Product Designer - IntelliScript (Remote)

 What We Do

Milliman IntelliScript is a group of a few hundred experts in fields ranging from actuarial science to information technology to clinical practice. Together, we develop and deploy category-defining, data-driven, software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for a broad spectrum of insurance, health IT and life sciences clients. We are a business unit within Milliman, Inc., a respected consultancy with offices around the world.

Candidates who have their pick of jobs are drawn to IntelliScript’s entrepreneurial and collaborative culture of innovation, excellence, exceptional customer service, balance, and transparency. Every single person has a voice in our company, and we challenge each other to push the outer limits of our full, diverse potential. And, we’ve shown sustained growth that ensures you’ll have room to grow your skillset, responsibilities, and career.

Our team is smart, down-to-earth, and ready to listen to your best ideas. We reward excellence and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Visit our LinkedIn page for a closer look at our company, and learn more about our cultural values here.

Milliman invests in skills training and career development and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations. Please visit our website to learn more about Milliman’s commitments to our people, diversity and inclusion, social impact, and sustainability.

 What this position entails

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.

What you will be doing

• 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

What we need

• 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

What you bring to the table

• 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

 Wish list

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

 Location

The expected application deadline for this job is January 30, 2026. This position is open to remote work. Applicants must be willing to travel to the Milliman office in Brookfield, WI for quarterly PI Planning meetings and one annual company meeting.

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is $117,500 - $249,780. A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.

For candidates residing in:

• Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia:
  • $135,125- $222,985 if overall experience is less than 15 years; and
  • $151,340 - $249,780 for experience greater than 15 years.
• All other states:
  • $117,500 - $193,900 if overall experience is less than 15 years; and
  • $131,600 - $217,200 for experience greater than 15 years.

 Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $117,500 - $249,780