Digital Product Designer

Are you ready to shape the future of digital experiences for millions? As a talented Digital Product Designer, you'll join a team at the forefront of innovation, where your vision will directly influence products that impact countless lives. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your expertise in interaction and visual design, driving user comprehension and delight through strategic thinking, meticulous artifact creation, and insightful research. Partnering with Aquent, you'll step into a dynamic environment that values your creativity, problem-solving prowess, and commitment to crafting truly exceptional digital solutions. Our client is a global leader in creating exceptional digital experiences, dedicated to innovation and customer value. Their mission is to set the industry standard for outstanding digital interactions by integrating strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation into every facet of their work. They are committed to fostering a culture where designers are included, valued, and heard, surrounded by peers who excel in their fields. As a Digital Product Designer, you will be a pivotal force in shaping the experiences delivered through various digital products. You will thrive in an agile, iterative environment, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to analyze, design, and articulate your design vision. Your natural problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and facilitation expertise will be essential as you guide projects from initial idea generation through to successful implementation. What you will do: Design Strategy & Leadership: Apply a deep understanding of user interface patterns and behaviors to enhance user comprehension and optimize task performance. Utilize visualizations and interactions to facilitate analytical thinking, especially when working with large datasets. Lead design critiques, assess interactions for inclusivity, and offer expert guidance to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Organize and facilitate engaging ideation sessions and collaborative work activities. Serve as the subject-matter expert for interaction design within the product design team. Artifact Creation & Prototyping: Inform design decisions by applying a comprehensive understanding of interaction design theory, visual design theory, research data, and best practices. Develop complex low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate design concepts. Produce sophisticated prototypes that provide precise delivery specifications for development teams. Present interaction design work effectively to senior stakeholders. Research & Testing: Facilitate comprehensive usability testing sessions. Actively participate in or initiate various research activities to gather insights. Conduct research into leading interaction design strategies and perform competitive audits relevant to specific design or business objectives. Execute pattern, micro-interaction, and component design audits as needed to ensure consistency and quality. This role offers the chance to contribute to solutions used by millions, making a tangible impact on customer experience and reinforcing the company's position as a global digital leader. You will join a team that is continually pushing the boundaries of digital product design, striving to improve the lives of the people and communities it serves. 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 compelling portfolio showcasing application design samples. A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing usable interfaces across diverse channels and platforms. Experience in an applied research setting, including the integration of user research into product designs and design practices. Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate design strategy, rationale, and logic, detailing benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisions. Proven expertise with industry-standard design, prototyping, and research tools. Nice-to-have: 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. A strong understanding of the strengths and limitations of various research methods, including when and how to apply them throughout each product phase. An appreciation for the transformative 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. 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 DescriptionAre 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.