Senior Interaction Designer [AQ-11686]

Aquent is partnering with a global digital leader that stands at the forefront of innovation, impacting millions of lives daily through its unwavering commitment to exceptional customer experience and cutting-edge design. This organization is driven by a purpose-driven mission to genuinely improve communities and is seeking visionary talent to shape the future of digital experiences. Imagine shaping the digital landscape for millions, where your creativity and expertise directly translate into intuitive, powerful products that enhance daily lives. As a key design professional, you will join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in influencing every stage of the product lifecycle. This is your chance to drive design vision, foster a collaborative environment, and significantly enhance user comprehension and engagement across a vast user base through groundbreaking interaction design. What You Will Do Interaction Design Strategy Drive user comprehension and optimize task performance by expertly leveraging user interface patterns and behaviors. Support analytical thinking within large, complex data sets through the creation of innovative visualizations and interactions. Lead and facilitate design critiques, evaluate interactions for inclusivity, and guide collaborative ideation sessions and workshops. Serve as the interaction design subject-matter expert, providing invaluable guidance to cross-functional partners. Interaction Artifact Creation Apply a deep understanding of interaction design theory, research data, and industry best practices to inform and justify design decisions. Design high-complexity artifacts that clearly communicate task flows, touchpoints, user behaviors, and information exchange. Create a range of design deliverables, from low-fidelity sketches to highly complex, interactive prototypes, to explore, validate, and specify designs for development. Confidently present interaction design concepts and strategies to senior leadership, articulating vision and rationale. Research, Testing & Auditing Initiate and actively participate in user research activities, and facilitate usability testing to validate design directions and gather insights. Research interaction design strategies within the financial services sector and perform competitive audits aligned with specific business goals. Conduct comprehensive pattern, micro-interaction, and component design audits to ensure the health and consistency of the product ecosystem. What’s In It For You Join an inclusive culture where designers are valued, included, and heard, collaborating with industry-leading peers. Design solutions used by millions of people daily, contributing to an organization that genuinely values customer experience and remains a global digital leader. Engage in purpose-driven work with a forward-thinking team, pushing the boundaries of digital product design to actively improve the lives of clients and communities. Must-Have Qualifications What You Need to Succeed BA/BS degree in Design (Interaction, Graphic, Visual Communications, Product, Industrial), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A minimum of 5 years of experience designing usable interfaces across multiple channels and platforms. Proven experience in an applied research setting, with a track record of successfully integrating user insights into final product designs. Demonstrated ability to articulate design strategy, rationale, and logic, with the ability to clearly weigh benefits against risks. Mastery of modern design, prototyping, and research tools (e.g., Figma, Mural, UserTesting.com). Nice-to-Have Qualifications An MA/MS degree or specialized certification in a related design or HCI field. A sophisticated understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of various research methods, knowing exactly when and how to apply them throughout the product lifecycle. A strong appreciation for and mastery of Design Thinking methodologies. Prior experience navigating large enterprise organizations within an Agile framework. 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.

The role involves driving interaction design strategy to optimize user comprehension and task performance through innovative visualizations and prototypes. The designer will lead design critiques, conduct usability testing, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to influence the entire product lifecycle.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a design or HCI-related field and at least 5 years of experience designing usable interfaces across multiple platforms. Proficiency in modern design tools like Figma and a proven track record of integrating user research into final product designs are required.

• Subsidized Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Paid Sick Leave • Retirement Plans With Match • Free Online Training

• Data visualizationPreferred
• FigmaPreferred

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• Interaction Design
• User Interface Patterns
• Data Visualization
• Prototyping
• Usability Testing
• User Research
• Figma
• Mural
• UserTesting.com
• Design Thinking
• Agile Framework
• Information Architecture
• Competitive Auditing
• Task Flow Design
• Interaction Theory
• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Art & Design
• Technology
• Software
• Creative & Media
• Engineering

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level