We are seeking a Senior Designer with deep experience in digital banking platforms to lead experience design for credit union transformation initiatives.We are seeking a Senior Designer with deep experience in digital banking platforms to lead experience design for credit union transformation initiatives.This role operates in the Experience lens of Aequilibrium's Four Lenses model and partners closely with Program Managers, Product Owners, and Solution Architects to craft remarkable member experiences within the constraints and opportunities of contemporary digital banking platforms.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing within ecosystems such as VeriPark, Intellect Design, Central1 Forge, Backbase, Temenos, Lumin, or similar digital banking platforms - and understands how to balance platform capabilities with business ambition.You will help credit unions modernize their digital banking experience while working intelligently within platform design systems.Who You AreA systems thinker who understands platform constraintsA creative problem solver who elevates member experienceYou know that digital banking design is not greenfield product design. It requires:Working within vendor design systemsUnderstanding configuration vs extension vs bespoke developmentCollaborating with architects and developersTranslating business strategy into intuitive member journeysYou have likely:Designed within an existing digital banking design systemWorked on migrations or re-platforming initiativesTailored digital banking experiences for credit unions or community banksNavigated the trade-offs between out-of-the-box capabilities and customizationWhat You Will Be DoingExperience LeadershipLead UX/UI design efforts for CU digital banking initiativesDesign responsive online and mobile banking experiencesAlign member journeys with business strategy and regulatory constraintsFacilitate design workshops with CU stakeholdersPlatform-Aware DesignWork directly within vendor design systems (e.G., Backbase DS, Forge UI framework, Temenos Infinity, etc.)Assess and recommend:Out-of-the-box configurations (low risk, faster time to market)Platform extensions (moderate customization)Bespoke experiences (higher complexity, higher differentiation)Collaborate with Solution Architects to evaluate feasibility and effortBalance member experience ambition with implementation constraintsDesign Systems & GovernanceTailor and extend platform design systems while maintaining consistencyCreate reusable UI components and interaction patternsEnsure accessibility and usability standards are metContribute to internal AEQ design accelerators and frameworksCollaboration & DeliveryWork closely with Product Owners to translate requirements into flows and wireframesProvide annotated specifications to development teamsSupport sprint cycles and iterative deliveryParticipate in user testing and validation sessionsPresent design recommendations to executive stakeholdersQualification RequirementsLocated in North, Central,



or South America5+ years of experience in UX/UI design for web and mobile applications3+ years designing for digital banking platformsDirect experience with one or more of:VeriParkIntellect DesignCentral1 ForgeBackbaseTemenosLumin or similar platformsExperience working within structured design systemsStrong understanding of responsive design and accessibility standardsExperience collaborating with architects and developers in Agile environmentsStrong ability to communicate design trade-offs to business stakeholdersStrongly PreferredExperience working with credit unionsExperience in digital banking platform migrationsExperience assessing configuration vs customization decisionsFamiliarity with authentication flows, payments, onboarding, account management, and financial dashboardsExperience contributing to or evolving a platform design systemEducationUniversity degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.SalaryCAD $110,000 - $140,000 annually. Salary based on platform expertise and digital banking experience.About AequilibriumAequilibrium is a technology professional services organization consistently ranked among the Top Digital Agencies in Vancouver and a multi-award-winning experience design firm.We specialize in digital transformation for financial services, combining:StrategyExperience DesignTechnologyImmersive and AI-driven innovationThrough our Four Lenses model, we embed transformational leadership into credit union modernization initiatives to reduce risk, accelerate delivery, and craft remarkable member experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Designer – Digital Banking (Credit Unions) (Vancouver)
🏢 Aequilibrium
📍 Vancouver