Senior Graphic Designer – Federal Markets

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

The Senior Proposal Graphic Designer – Federal Markets plays a critical role in developing high‑impact, compliant, and visually compelling graphics and presentations that support the company’s pursuit of federal, state, and commercial contracts. Working as an integral member of the Proposal Development Team, this position is responsible for translating complex ideas, technical solutions, and data into clear, persuasive visuals that align with Optum Serve branding, corporate quality standards, and solicitation requirements.

 

This role requires exceptional collaboration and communication skills to work seamlessly with Capture Managers, Proposal Managers, SMEs, and Executive Leadership, producing graphics that directly contribute to Optum Serve’s mission to deliver innovative solutions to federal agencies.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high impact proposal graphics (e.g., process diagrams, infographics, org charts, solution architectures, PowerPoint slide templates) that clearly communicate win themes, discriminators, and Optum Serve capabilities
• Collaborate closely with Capture, Proposal, and Technical Teams to conceptualize and refine graphics based on strategy sessions, storyboards, and compliance matrices
• Ensure graphics comply with solicitation instructions, Optum Serve style guides, branding requirements, and proposal timelines
• Adapt complex information (e.g., workflows, technical approaches, past performance) into clear, intuitive, and visually persuasive graphics aligned with Optum Serve’s mission of supporting federal agencies
• Provide creative input on proposal layouts, branding updates, and visual strategies to increase the competitiveness of Optum Serve submissions, adhering to 508 requirements
• Develop oral presentation templates (PowerPoint) in accordance with company branding guidelines; including editable PowerPoint generated graphics
• Maintain a graphics library for optimizing and upcycling pre-approved graphic templates
• Support production specialists, as needed, for the end-to-end proposal production process, including formatting final submissions in PowerPoint, Word, and PDF to ensure professional, compliant, and on-time delivery

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with Common Look or other 508-compliance check applications
• Demonstrated ability to transform complex technical solutions and process flows into engaging visuals for federal proposal environments
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy principles applied to proposal and corporate materials
• Experience working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments, ideally in a federal contracting/proposal development setting (Shipley or APMP framework preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to utilize workflows that provide job status, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple graphics packages simultaneously
• Familiarity with federal proposal compliance (RFP/RFQ instructions, Section L & M requirements, page limits, and branding consistency)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience creating graphics for healthcare, government contracting, or professional services proposals
• Knowledge of 508 compliance standards for accessible electronic documents
• Prior experience supporting Capture and Proposal teams in a GovCon environment
• Prior experience with oral presentation design support; experience with embedding screen recordings and application demos for oral presentations

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.