Aquent is thrilled to partner with a pioneering financial institution that is redefining digital experiences and setting new industry standards. As an expert Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, directly shaping digital products that empower millions of users and solidify a future where design excellence is paramount to their global success. Your expertise will not only enhance customer journeys but also drive the evolution of digital finance.

About Our Partner Our partner is a global leader in the financial sector, passionately dedicated to delivering unparalleled digital experiences. They are making substantial investments in design and innovation, cultivating an environment where creativity, user-centricity, and strategic foresight are highly valued. Join a dynamic team that champions your expertise and provides the platform to make a profound impact on solutions utilized by millions worldwide.

About The Opportunity We are seeking an expert designer to lead and sculpt the digital experiences across a diverse portfolio of products. This is an exceptional opportunity to thrive within an agile, iterative environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

You will analyze complex challenges, design intuitive solutions, and articulate your vision with clarity and conviction. This role is for a natural problem solver, a compelling communicator, and a skilled facilitator who can guide ideas from initial concept through to successful implementation. Your contributions will directly delight users with inspiring, engaging, and exciting designs, significantly enhancing customer experience and reinforcing the company’s position as a global digital innovator.

This is more than just a design role; it’s an chance to be a pivotal force in shaping the future of digital finance. You will contribute to solutions that impact millions, working for an organization that deeply values customer experience and is committed to maintaining its status as a global digital leader. You’ll find yourself in a supportive culture where designers are included, valued, and heard, surrounded by peers who excel in their fields.





Join a team that is actively pushing the boundaries of digital product design, striving to improve the lives of the people and communities they serve through innovative and thoughtful design.

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.

What You’ll Bring 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 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.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

- 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-prospect 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