Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer - Advanced

Partnering with Aquent, a leading financial institution is seeking visionary talent to join a team committed to becoming an industry leader in exceptional digital experiences. This organization places strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation at the core of its operations. This is your chance to join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly shape the future of digital products used by millions, making a tangible impact on the everyday lives of users and communities.

Responsibilities

Understand user interface patterns and behaviors to drive user comprehension and improve task performance; Utilize visualizations and interactions to support analytic thinking within large, complex data sets; Facilitate design critiques, evaluate interactions for inclusivity, and provide expert advice and guidance to cross-functional teams and stakeholders; Lead ideation sessions and collaborative team workshops; Act as the interaction design subject-matter expert for the core product design team; Leverage a comprehensive understanding 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 high-fidelity prototypes to provide precise delivery specifications for engineering teams; Present interaction design work and rationale to senior leadership and stakeholders; Facilitate usability testing sessions; Participate in or initiate proactive user research activities; Research industry-wide interaction design strategies and perform competitive audits pertinent to specific design or business goals; Perform pattern, micro-interaction, and component design audits where appropriate

Requirements

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 professional portfolio that includes comprehensive digital 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 a proven track record of integrating user insights directly into product designs; Demonstrated ability to articulate design strategy, rationale, and logic—clearly describing benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisions; Demonstrated expertise with industry-standard design, prototyping, and research tools (e.g., Figma, Mural, UserTesting.com)

Nice to have

MA/MS degree or professional certification in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field; Strong understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of various research methods, including when and how to apply them during each unique product phase; A deep appreciation for and mastery of “Design Thinking” methodologies; Experience working within a large organization and navigating agile environments

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans; paid sick leave; retirement plans with a match; free online training through Aquent Gymnasium