Visual Designer

Overview

Visual Designer

Join a leading global institution at the forefront of digital innovation, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences that simplify and enrich the lives of millions. This organization is committed to transforming the digital landscape, leveraging strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation to set new industry standards. As an Aquent talent, you will partner with this visionary team, contributing your expertise to shape the future of digital products and services that impact communities worldwide.

This is a hybrid role and requires 4 days per week worked onsite in our client’s Toronto office.  (1 day per week remote)

**Ignite Your Impact as a Visual Designer Designer!**

Are you a visionary Visual Designer ready to shape the digital experiences of tomorrow? We’re seeking an exceptional talent to join a dynamic team where your creativity and strategic thinking will directly influence how users interact with groundbreaking digital products. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in translating complex ideas into intuitive, engaging, and accessible designs, delighting users and driving the evolution of a world-class digital ecosystem. Your contributions will not only enhance user comprehension and task performance but also foster efficiency and consistency across a broad spectrum of digital touchpoints, solidifying this organization’s position as a global digital leader.

**What You’ll Do:**

* **Shape Visual Strategy:**
* Leverage your understanding of visual-spatial displays to enhance user comprehension and task performance.
* Design versatile visual components that promote efficiency and consistency across diverse contexts.
* Utilize dynamic visualizations to support analytic thinking when working with large datasets.
* Facilitate engaging ideation sessions and collaborative work activities to drive innovation.
* Present compelling visual design work to senior stakeholders, advocating for user-centered solutions.

* **Drive Design Creation:**
* Apply a comprehensive understanding of visual design theory, research data, and best practices to inform every design decision.
* Craft highly complex visual artifacts for digital media, including web and native applications, to exchange information, evoke emotion, and facilitate seamless interaction.
* Develop detailed low-fidelity sketches, high-fidelity mock-ups, and interactive prototypes to communicate intent and provide precise specifications for development.
* Lead design critiques, evaluate visual designs for inclusivity, and offer expert advice and guidance to cross-functional teams.
* Contribute practical direction to the broader design team on visual communication standards, tools, channels, and processes.

* **Advance Through Research & Testing:**
* Facilitate usability testing sessions to gather critical user feedback.
* Actively participate in or initiate research activities to deepen design insights.
* Conduct thorough research into visual design and communication strategies, including competitive audits pertinent to specific design or business goals.
* Perform visual design audits as needed to ensure quality and consistency.

**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 compelling portfolio showcasing web and/or mobile design samples.
* Solid knowledge of industry-standard design tools and core design principles (e.g., typography, grid systems, visual hierarchy, color theory, white space).
* Demonstrated understanding of responsive design principles.
* Experience working within an agile development process.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Proven experience in designing outstanding digital products and experiences.
* Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale, all within a user-centered design process.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with a knack for tackling complex challenges creatively.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships.
* Further knowledge and/or experience in agile methodologies.

**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. 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.

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