Interaction Designer

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial institution that is revolutionizing the digital landscape within its industry. This organization is committed to placing strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation at the core of every endeavor, striving to deliver unparalleled digital experiences to millions. They are seeking exceptional digital professionals to drive this vision forward and make a tangible impact.

Are you ready to shape the digital world for millions of users? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team where your creativity and problem-solving skills will directly influence the user experience of critical digital products. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working within an agile, iterative environment to analyze, design, and articulate a compelling design vision from concept to implementation.

What You’ll Do

Interaction Design Strategy & Leadership:
• Leverage your understanding of user interface patterns and behaviors to enhance user comprehension and optimize task performance
• Design compelling visualizations and interactions that facilitate analytic thinking, especially with large datasets
• Lead design critiques, evaluating interactions for inclusivity and offering expert guidance to cross-functional teams
• Facilitate dynamic ideation sessions and collaborative work activities to foster innovation
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for interaction design within the product design team

Interaction Artifact Creation & Communication:
• Apply a deep understanding of interaction design theory, research data, and best practices to inform all design decisions
• Develop complex artifacts that effectively communicate task flows, touchpoints, user behaviors, and information exchange
• Create intricate low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate design concepts
• Produce detailed prototypes that provide precise delivery specifications for development teams
• Present sophisticated interaction design work to senior stakeholders, articulating rationale and impact

Research and Testing:
• Facilitate comprehensive usability testing to gather critical user insights
• Actively participate in or initiate various research activities to inform design
• Conduct thorough research into interaction design strategies within the financial services sector and perform competitive audits
• Perform detailed pattern, micro-interaction, and component design audits to maintain consistency and quality

Why This Role Matters
You’ll thrive in a supportive culture where designers are included, valued, and heard. Your work will directly impact millions of users in a globally recognized organization that prioritizes customer experience. This is your opportunity to drive innovation and help shape the future of digital product design.

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications:
• BA/BS in Design, HCI, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing usable interfaces across diverse channels and platforms
• Applied research experience, with the ability to integrate findings into product design
• Clear articulation of design strategy, rationale, and trade-offs
• Proficiency with design, prototyping, and research tools (Figma, Mural, UserTesting.com)

Bonus Points:
• MA/MS in Design, HCI, CS, or a related field
• Familiarity with a wide range of research methods and when to apply them
• Experience with ‘design thinking’ methodologies
• Experience working in large organizations or agile environments

About Aquent Talent
Aquent connects top talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent receive benefits like subsidized health and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with matching. Learn more at aquent.com.

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Client Description

Join a leading provider of banking and financial services dedicated to empowering communities and delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions. With a rich legacy and a bold future, this client is committed to building a better digital world.