Job Title: Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer - Advanced Client Location: HYBRID - Toronto, CA Starting: 07/13/2026

Pay Comments: Minimum Pay (per hour): 60.00 Maximum Pay (per hour): 65.00 Firm, non-negotiable: Yes Hours: Full-time Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Job Description: Our client's goal is to become an industry leader in exceptional digital experiences. To get there, they're putting strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation at the center of everything we do. They need exceptional designers like you to bring their collaborative process to life.

What Will You Do? As a User Experience Designer, you will shape the experiences we create across our suite of digital products. Working within an agile, iterative environment, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and stakeholders to analyze, design, and convey your ultimate vision. You’ll use your expertise to delight users with designs that inspire, engage, and excite. As a natural problem solver, communicator, and facilitator, you’ll be involved in every step of the product lifecycle—from initial idea generation to final implementation.

What You Will Work On Design Strategy Understand user interface patterns and behaviors, using that knowledge to drive user comprehension and improve task performance. Use 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: Work 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 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 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.

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. #LI-JR1

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.