Senior Interaction Designer

Overview

Aquent, in partnership with a global digital leader, is seeking visionary talent to shape the future of digital experiences. This organization is at the forefront of innovation, impacting millions of lives daily through its commitment to customer experience and cutting-edge design. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and contributing to a purpose-driven mission that genuinely improves communities.

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced design professional to join a dynamic team, where you will play a pivotal role in crafting intuitive and powerful digital products. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise in interaction design, influencing every stage of the product lifecycle and directly enhancing user comprehension and engagement across a vast user base. Your contributions will be instrumental in driving design vision and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.

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.

What You Need to Succeed

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 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.