Digital Product Designer

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial institution dedicated to innovation and excellence in the financial sector. This organization is at the forefront of transforming how businesses manage their finances, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower their clients. We are seeking visionary talent to join their dynamic team and drive the future of digital banking.

Are you ready to redefine the future of business banking? We are searching for an exceptional Digital Product Designer to join a groundbreaking initiative focused on creating an industry-leading digital experience. This is your chance to be at the heart of payment modernization, shaping a brand-new portal that will transform how commercial clients interact with their banking services. You’ll be an integral part of a collaborative squad, directly influencing the design, build, and launch of innovative features and common components, leaving a lasting impact on countless users and the financial landscape.

**What You’ll Do:**

As an embedded designer, you will play a pivotal role in a cross-functional squad, working alongside product owners, business analysts, and developers. Your contributions will be instrumental in:

* Acting as a strategic partner to product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders, translating complex requirements into user-centric design solutions.
* Facilitating engaging collaboration sessions with stakeholders and design peers to foster shared understanding and drive design decisions.
* Collaborating closely with design researchers, visual designers, and content designers to craft well-rounded design solutions that expertly balance user needs with business objectives.
* Partnering with the development team to ensure seamless translation of design into exceptional experiences at the code level.
* Leveraging data and research insights to inform and guide every stage of the design process.
* Identifying and championing common design patterns and opportunities to scale design efforts efficiently across interconnected experiences.
* Applying lateral thinking and design thinking methodologies to re-frame challenges and address the root client needs with innovative solutions.
* Proactively managing multiple projects, effectively prioritizing your workload, and independently balancing demands in an agile environment.
* Supporting design peers in managing competing demands across various initiatives, fostering a cohesive and productive design community.

**What You’ll Bring:**

We are looking for a seasoned designer with a proven track record of delivering groundbreaking digital solutions and a passion for creating impactful user experiences.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 10+ years of deep expertise in interaction design, encompassing user flows, wireframing, and prototyping of complex digital products.
* A strong systems-thinking mindset, capable of designing holistically across interconnected experiences while adeptly navigating business and technical constraints.
* Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and align diverse teams.
* Strong knowledge of best practices in accessibility (e.g., WCAG guidelines) and a commitment to designing inclusive experiences for all users.
* Extensive experience working with and contributing to design systems and standardized libraries of assets, ensuring consistency and scalability.
* Familiarity with front-end technologies and a clear understanding of how design translates into development.
* Proven ability to partner deeply with product owners and business analysts to define requirements from a strategic design perspective.
* Strong facilitation skills for leading productive stakeholder sessions.
* Experience in documenting design decisions comprehensively.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Prior experience or understanding of financial services.
* A curiosity and ability to seek inspiration and examples from outside the immediate domain to drive innovation.

**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.