Partnering with Aquent, a leading financial institution committed to becoming an industry leader in exceptional digital experiences, is seeking visionary talent. They are placing strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation at the core of their operations. This is your chance to join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly shape the future of digital products used by millions.

About The Opportunity

Are you ready to delight users with designs that inspire, engage, and excite? As a User Experience Designer, you will be at the forefront of shaping the digital landscape across a suite of innovative products. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your natural problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and facilitation talents to make a significant impact. You’ll be involved in every step of the product lifecycle, from initial idea generation to final implementation, working within an agile, iterative environment alongside interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to analyze, design, and convey your ultimate vision.

What You Will Work On

Design Strategy

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.

Artifact Creation

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.

Research and Testing

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.

What’s In It For You

A Supportive Culture: Thrive in an environment where designers feel included, valued, and heard, surrounded by peers who excel in their areas of expertise. Scale and Impact: Design solutions used by millions of people, contributing to an organization that deeply values customer experience and digital leadership. Purpose-Driven Innovation: Collaborate with a team pushing the boundaries of digital product design to improve the everyday lives of our users and communities.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

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 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 Qualifications

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.

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.