Advanced Digital Product Designer [AQ-17794]

Job summary

The designer will create digital artifacts like wireframes and prototypes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and excellence. They will also analyze user needs and business metrics to inform design decisions and drive product strategy.

Job details

Join a leading financial institution, a valued partner of Aquent, dedicated to delivering exceptional digital experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on how millions interact with essential financial services, shaping digital touchpoints to be intuitive, engaging, and valuable. Your expertise will directly influence innovative digital products, driving customer-centric design and setting new industry standards, redefining the industry’s digital landscape by placing strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation at the forefront. About The Opportunity Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation, playing a crucial role in developing cutting-edge digital product design solutions? In this pivotal role, you will craft artifacts that define seamless product experiences and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, contributing expert input on design principles, user experiences, and interactions. Your individual contributions will deliver impactful project outcomes, analyzing user needs and business goals to drive solutions forward. This unique opportunity allows you to merge user and business needs through meticulous metrics analysis and testing, contributing to a truly exceptional client journey for millions. Key Responsibilities Actively participate in discussions on Digital Product Design strategy, offering advice and recommendations to cross-functional teams to inform product design and ensure craft excellence, consistency, and alignment with design systems and product guidelines. Collaborate with team members to plan and coordinate Digital Product Design projects of medium complexity, estimating timelines and managing activities. Create design artifacts, such as sketches, wireframes, and prototypes, to explore and communicate system designs and client experiences. Develop and refine non-textual content, ensuring consistency and accessibility across digital media, and provide feedback for improvement. Present Digital Product Design work to product and design teams, ensuring design standards and accessibility principles are met, and contribute to the development of consistent client experiences that align with our brand value proposition. Support cross-functional teams, including Design Researchers and Product stakeholders, in informing design decisions through research discussions and data analysis. Assist in developing and refining Digital Product Design solutions by contributing to user flows and prototypes, and participating in research activities to identify areas for improvement and provide design recommendations. Why This Role Matters You’ll thrive in a supportive and inclusive culture where designers are valued and heard, surrounded by peers who are experts in their fields. You will contribute to solutions used by millions, shaping the future of digital experiences for a company that is a global leader in customer satisfaction. Be part of a team pushing the boundaries of digital product design, committed to improving the lives of the people and communities we serve. We also prioritize work/life balance, recognizing the importance of your time. 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. Portfolio that includes application design samples. A minimum of 3 years of experience in 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; describing benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisions. Demonstrated expertise with design, prototyping, and research tools such as Figma, Mural, 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 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The designer will create digital artifacts like wireframes and prototypes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and excellence. They will also analyze user needs and business metrics to inform design decisions and drive product strategy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a design-related field and possess at least 3 years of experience in interface design across multiple platforms. A strong portfolio and proficiency in design and research tools like Figma and UserTesting.com are required.

Benefits

• Subsidized health plan • Subsidized vision plan • Subsidized dental plan • Paid sick leave • Retirement plans with a match • Free online training

Listed skills

• Figma · Preferred
• Wireframing · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Digital product design
• Interaction design
• User experience design
• Wireframing
• Prototyping
• Design strategy
• User research
• Data analysis
• Figma
• Mural
• UserTesting.com
• Design systems
• Accessibility principles
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Product guidelines
• Interface design

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Creative & Media
• Consulting