At Aquent, we’re thrilled to partner with a leading organization dedicated to shaping the future of digital experiences within its industry. This company is on a mission to become an industry leader in exceptional digital solutions, placing strategy, cutting-edge research, robust design principles, and technical innovation at the core of every endeavor. As an integral part of this vision, you will have the profound opportunity to directly influence the digital landscape, impacting millions of users and contributing to a company that truly values customer experience and remains a global digital leader.

Shape The Future Of Digital Experiences Are you a natural problem-solver, a compelling communicator, and a skilled facilitator with a passion for crafting intuitive and engaging digital products? We are seeking an exceptional professional to join a dynamic team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital experiences created through a diverse portfolio of products.

This is your chance to bring your design vision to life, working within an agile, iterative setting alongside interdisciplinary team members and stakeholders from the initial idea generation through to implementation. Your expertise will be crucial in driving user comprehension, improving task performance, and ensuring inclusivity in every interaction.

What You’ll Do

- Understand user interface patterns and behaviors to drive user comprehension and improve task performance.
- Utilize visualizations and interactions to support analytical thinking with large data sets.
- Facilitate design critique, evaluate interactions for inclusivity, and provide expert advice and guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Facilitate ideation sessions and collaborative work activities.
- Act as the subject-matter expert for interaction design within the product design team.
- Apply a comprehensive understanding of interaction design theory, research data, and best practices to inform design decisions.
- Design artifacts of high complexity to communicate task flows, touchpoints, behaviors,



and the exchange of information.
- Create complex low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate ideas.
- Develop complex prototypes to provide delivery specifications for development.
- Present interaction design work to senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate usability testing.
- Participate in or initiate research activities.
- Research interaction design strategies within the domain and perform competitive audits pertinent to specific design or business goals.
- Perform pattern, micro-interaction, and component design audits where appropriate.

Must-Have Qualifications What We’re Looking For

- 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 minimum of 5 years of experience in 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 benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisions.
- Demonstrated expertise with design, prototyping, and research tools such as Figma, Mural, 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,



including when and how to apply them during each product phase.
- Appreciation for the potential of ‘design thinking’.
- Experience working within a large organization and within an agile environment.

Why Join Us? You’ll find yourself in a culture where designers feel included, valued, and heard; in a supportive environment surrounded by peers who excel in their area of expertise. You’ll work on solutions used by millions of people and contribute to a company that truly values customer experience and remains a global digital leader. You’ll collaborate with a team that’s pushing the boundaries of digital product design as we strive to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve. 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.

📌 Interaction Designer - Advanced (Toronto)
🏢 Aquent
📍 Toronto