Aquent is partnering with a leading financial institution dedicated to becoming the industry leader in exceptional digital experiences. This organization is committed to placing strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation at the forefront of everything they do. As a Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer, you will be instrumental in bringing this vision to life, shaping the digital products that impact millions of users and contributing directly to a future where design excellence defines their success.

About The Company This global financial institution is driven by a mission to deliver unparalleled digital experiences. They are investing heavily in design and innovation, fostering a culture where creativity, user-centricity, and strategic thinking are paramount. Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a significant impact on solutions used by millions.

About The Role We are seeking an expert designer to shape the experiences across our digital products. You will thrive in an agile, iterative environment, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to analyze, design, and articulate your vision.

This is an opportunity to delight users with designs that inspire, engage, and excite, acting as a natural problem solver, communicator, and facilitator from idea generation through to implementation. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing customer experience and solidifying the company’s position as a global digital leader.

What You’ll Do

- Understand and apply user interface patterns and behaviors to enhance user comprehension and task performance.
- Utilize visualizations and interactions to facilitate analytic thinking, especially with large data sets.
- Lead design critiques, evaluate interactions for inclusivity, and provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Facilitate ideation sessions and collaborative design activities.
- Serve as the interaction design subject-matter expert for the design team.
- Apply 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 complex prototypes that provide precise delivery specifications for development teams.
- Present interaction design work and rationale to senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate usability testing sessions.
- Initiate and participate in user research activities.
- Research interaction design strategies within the financial services sector and conduct competitive audits.
- Perform pattern, micro-interaction, and component design audits as needed.

Why Join Us You’ll find yourself in a supportive culture where designers are included, valued, and heard, surrounded by peers who excel in their fields. You’ll contribute to solutions that impact millions, working for a company that deeply values customer experience and maintains its status as a global digital leader. Join a team that is pushing the boundaries of digital product design, striving to improve the lives of the people and communities they serve. What You’ll Bring 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 portfolio showcasing 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 integrating user research into product designs and design practices.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate design strategy, rationale, and logic,



describing perks and highlighting risks associated with design decisions.
- Demonstrated expertise with design, prototyping, and research tools such as Figma, Mural, and UserTesting.com.

Bonus Points

- MA/MS degree or certification in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, and when and how to apply them during each product phase.
- An appreciation for the potential of ‘design thinking’.
- Experience working within a large organization and within an agile environment.

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.

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.

📌 Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer - Expert (Toronto)
🏢 Aquent
📍 Toronto