Are you ready to shape the future of digital experiences at a leading financial institution dedicated to innovation and customer‑centric design? Join a team that is transforming how millions interact with essential services, where your creativity and expertise will directly impact the daily lives of users. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values exceptional digital experiences, placing strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation at the forefront of everything they do.We are seeking a talented and passionate designer to join our dynamic team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting intuitive and engaging digital products. You’ll be at the heart of our agile environment, collaborating with diverse teams to bring design visions to life. If you’re a natural problem solver, communicator, and facilitator, eager to delight users with inspiring designs, this role offers the perfect platform to make a significant impact from idea generation to implementation.What You’ll Do**Shape Design Strategy:**Leverage your understanding of user interface patterns and behaviors to enhance user comprehension and task performance.Utilize visualizations and interactions to facilitate analytic thinking with complex data sets.Lead design critiques, assess interactions for inclusivity, and provide expert guidance to cross‑functional teams.Facilitate ideation sessions and collaborative design activities.Act as the subject‑matter expert for interaction design within the product design team.**Create Impactful Artifacts:**Apply comprehensive knowledge of interaction design theory, visual design theory, research data, and best practices to inform design decisions.Develop complex low‑fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate ideas.Produce detailed prototypes to provide precise delivery specifications for development.Present interaction design work to senior stakeholders, articulating your vision and rationale.**Drive Research and Testing:**Facilitate usability testing sessions to gather critical user feedback.Initiate and participate in various research activities to deepen user understanding.Research interaction design strategies within the financial services sector and conduct competitive audits relevant to specific design or business objectives.Perform detailed pattern, micro‑interaction, and component design audits as needed.What’s In It For YouJoin a culture where designers are included, valued, and heard, surrounded by peers who excel in their fields.Work on solutions that reach millions of people, contributing to a company that is a global leader in digital innovation and deeply values customer experience.Be part of a team pushing the boundaries of digital product design, striving to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve.Must-haveBA/BS degree in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or equivalent practical experience.A compelling portfolio showcasing 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 design, prototyping, and research tools such as Figma, Mural, and UserTesting.com.Nice To HaveMA/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.Appreciation for the potential of ‘design thinking’.Experience working within a large organization and within an agile environment.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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer - Advanced [210515]
AQUENT
toronto, toronto
Published 7 days ago
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