Interaction Designer - Advanced [AQ-17569]

Job summary

The role involves designing complex interaction artifacts, wireframes, and prototypes to improve user comprehension and task performance. You will facilitate design critiques, lead ideation sessions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement inclusive digital experiences.

Job details

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a leading organization that is actively shaping the future of digital experiences within its industry. This company is on a mission to become an industry leader in exceptional digital solutions, placing strategy, cutting-edge research, robust design principles, and technical innovation at the core of every endeavor. As an integral part of this vision, you will have the profound opportunity to directly influence the digital landscape, impacting millions of users and contributing to a company that truly values customer experience and remains a global digital leader. Are you a natural problem-solver, a compelling communicator, and a skilled facilitator with a passion for crafting intuitive and engaging digital products? This is your chance to bring your design vision to life within a dynamic team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital experiences created through a diverse portfolio of products. You’ll work within an agile, iterative environment alongside interdisciplinary team members and stakeholders from initial idea generation through to implementation, making a tangible difference for users every day by driving user comprehension, improving task performance, and ensuring inclusivity in every interaction. What You’ll Do Understand user interface patterns and behaviors to drive user comprehension and improve task performance. Utilize visualizations and interactions to support analytical thinking with large data sets. Facilitate design critique, evaluate interactions for inclusivity, and provide expert advice and guidance to cross-functional teams. Facilitate ideation sessions and collaborative work activities. Act as the subject-matter expert for interaction design within the product design team. Apply a comprehensive understanding of interaction design theory, research data, and best practices to inform design decisions. Design artifacts of high complexity to communicate task flows, touchpoints, behaviors, and the exchange of information. Create complex low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate ideas. Develop complex prototypes to provide delivery specifications for development. Present interaction design work to senior stakeholders. Facilitate usability testing. Participate in or initiate research activities. Research interaction design strategies within the domain and perform competitive audits pertinent to specific design or business goals. Perform pattern, micro-interaction, and component design audits where appropriate. 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. A minimum of 5 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 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. Why You’ll Thrive Here You’ll find yourself in a culture where designers feel included, valued, and heard; in a supportive environment surrounded by peers who excel in their area of expertise. You’ll work on solutions used by millions of people and contribute to a company that truly values customer experience and remains a global digital leader. You’ll collaborate with a team that’s pushing the boundaries of digital product design as we strive to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve. 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 role involves designing complex interaction artifacts, wireframes, and prototypes to improve user comprehension and task performance. You will facilitate design critiques, lead ideation sessions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement inclusive digital experiences.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or Computer Science and at least 5 years of experience designing interfaces across multiple platforms. Proficiency in tools like Figma and Mural, along with a strong ability to integrate user research into product design, is required.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Figma · Preferred
• Wireframing · Preferred
• Visual Communication · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Interaction Design
• User Interface Patterns
• Wireframing
• Prototyping
• Usability Testing
• User Research
• Figma
• Mural
• UserTesting.com
• Design Thinking
• Agile Methodology
• Information Architecture
• Competitive Audits
• Visual Communication
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Task Flow Design

Job areas

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