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Digital Product Designer [AQ-17682]

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 15+ years
Apply by: Oct 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead the conceptualization and deployment of an industry-leading business banking portal by translating complex requirements into user-centric experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and design peers to maintain design integrity and consistency across the platform.

Job details

Aquent is proud to partner with a visionary organization that is revolutionizing how businesses manage their finances. This leading company is dedicated to creating groundbreaking experiences that will redefine an entire industry, focusing on scalable, intuitive, and innovative platforms that empower commercial clients globally. You will have the unparalleled opportunity to directly influence how businesses interact with their money, leaving a lasting impact on countless commercial clients by shaping the future of financial interactions. In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of innovation, driving the conceptualization, development, and deployment of an industry-leading business banking portal. Your expertise will ensure solutions are not only functional but also groundbreaking and user-centric, delivering experiences that are intuitive, impactful, and set new benchmarks for the industry. This is your chance to lead with design, transform complex financial processes into elegant solutions, and significantly contribute to a platform that empowers businesses worldwide. What You’ll Do Act as a strategic partner to product owners and business analysts, translating complex business requirements into elegant, user-centric experiences. Lead dynamic collaboration and co-creation sessions with cross-functional stakeholders, building trust through design expertise and clear communication. Collaborate with Design Researchers, Visual Designers, and Content Designers to deliver holistic solutions that balance user needs with business goals. Mentor and support design peers, helping them navigate competing demands and manage their workloads effectively. Identify common design patterns and contribute to robust design systems and asset libraries to ensure consistency across the platform. Work hand-in-hand with development teams to ensure design integrity is maintained throughout the implementation process. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize your workload independently, and adapt gracefully to client feedback or technical constraints. Maintain clear documentation of design decisions, user flows, and wireframes to keep the broader team aligned. Must-Have Qualifications 10–15+ years of dedicated experience designing complex digital products with deep interaction design expertise, including intricate user flows, detailed wireframing, and interactive prototyping. 3–10+ years of experience collaborating deeply with or managing content strategy workflows. 5+ years of experience leveraging data and user research to rigorously guide the design process. Demonstrated lateral and design thinking, with the innate ability to re-frame problems, draw inspiration from diverse domains, and solve root client needs. Strong systems thinking, capable of designing holistically across highly interconnected digital experiences while respecting technical boundaries. Deep knowledge of accessibility best practices (including WCAG guidelines) to champion inclusive experiences for all users. A proven track record of resilience and agility, handling stakeholder feedback with grace, adapting to change, and celebrating collective wins. Familiarity with front-end technologies and a strong understanding of how design translates into development. Nice-to-Have Qualifications Prior experience or deep understanding of financial services or commercial banking. 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 10-15+ years of experience in complex digital product design with deep expertise in interaction design and user research. Candidates must have a strong understanding of accessibility standards and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder feedback.