Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer - Expert [AQ-19793]

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a pioneering financial institution that is redefining digital experiences for millions. This organization is a beacon of innovation, seamlessly integrating strategy, research, and cutting-edge design principles with technical excellence to craft exceptional digital products. Join us in a role where your vision will directly transform how people engage with financial services, contributing to a global digital leader that deeply values customer experience.

Step into a pivotal role where you will be at the forefront of shaping intuitive and engaging digital experiences for a vast user base. This is an unparalleled chance to apply your expertise to create designs that not only inspire and delight but also profoundly impact lives by making financial services more accessible and enjoyable. You are a natural problem solver, a clear communicator, and a skilled facilitator, ready to immerse yourself in every phase of the design process - from initial concept to final implementation. Your contributions will push the boundaries of digital product design, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for millions.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape user experiences across a diverse range of digital products within an agile, iterative environment.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members and stakeholders to analyze, design, and articulate your design vision.
• Drive user comprehension and improve task performance by applying a deep understanding of user interface patterns and behaviors.
• Support analytic thinking with large data sets through compelling visualizations and interactions.
• Facilitate design critique sessions, evaluate interactions for inclusivity, and provide expert advice to cross-functional teams.
• Lead ideation sessions and collaborative work activities, acting as the interaction design subject-matter expert.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of interaction design theory, visual design theory, research data, and best practices to inform design decisions.
• Create complex low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate ideas.
• Develop detailed prototypes to provide precise delivery specifications for development teams.
• Present sophisticated interaction design work to senior stakeholders, effectively communicating rationale and impact.
• Facilitate usability testing to gather critical user feedback.
• Actively participate in or initiate research activities to deepen understanding of user needs.
• Research interaction design strategies within the financial services sector and conduct competitive audits relevant to specific design or business goals.
• Perform pattern, micro-interaction, and component design audits as needed to maintain design system integrity and consistency.
  
  

Must-have Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• A compelling portfolio that showcases application design samples.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing usable interfaces across multiple channels and platforms.
• Experience in an applied research setting, including integrating user research into product designs and design practices.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate design strategy, rationale, and logic, clearly describing benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisions.
• Expertise with industry-standard design, prototyping, and research tools such as Figma, Mural, and UserTesting.com.
  
  

Nice-to-have Qualifications

• MA/MS degree or certification in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase.
• An appreciation for the potential of ‘design thinking’.
• Experience working within a large organization and within an agile environment.
  
  

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Are you ready to join a distinguished financial institution that is committed to empowering clients and communities? Our client is a leading provider of banking and financial services, renowned for its customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. With a rich history of success and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, our client is dedicated to building a better future for all. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.