Interaction Designer

Interaction Designer Join to apply for the Interaction Designer role at Aquent. 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Aquent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$54.00/hr - CA$60.00/hr About the role Join a leading organization in the financial services industry that is dedicated to pioneering exceptional digital experiences for millions of users. As an Interaction Designer, you will be at the forefront of shaping the digital products that impact people’s daily lives, driving innovation, and setting new industry standards. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a company that deeply values customer experience and is recognized as a global digital leader, pushing the boundaries of product design to improve communities and services. This role offers a unique chance to dive into an agile and iterative environment, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders from idea generation through to implementation. You’ll leverage your natural problem‑solving abilities, communication skills, and facilitative expertise to analyze, design, and articulate a compelling design vision. You’ll not only contribute to key projects but also influence the strategic direction of digital offerings, making a tangible difference for a vast user base. What You’ll Do Interaction Design Strategy: Apply a deep understanding of 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 dynamic ideation sessions and collaborative work activities to foster innovation. Serve as the interaction design subject‑matter expert for the product design team, guiding best practices and strategic decisions. Interaction Artifact Creation: Inform design decisions by applying comprehensive interaction design theory, research data, and best practices. Design complex artifacts that effectively communicate task flows, touchpoints, user behaviors, and information exchange. Develop complex low‑fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate design ideas. Create sophisticated prototypes to provide precise delivery specifications for development teams. Present interaction design work clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders. Research and Testing: Facilitate and lead usability testing sessions to gather critical user feedback. Actively participate in or initiate research activities to uncover user needs and insights. Conduct competitive audits and research interaction design strategies within the sector to inform design choices. Perform detailed pattern, micro‑interaction, and component design audits to ensure consistency and quality. 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 minimum of 5 years of experience in designing usable interfaces across multiple channels and platforms. Proven experience in an applied research setting, including successfully integrating user research into product designs and design practices. Demonstrated ability to articulate design strategy, rationale, and logic, clearly describing benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisions. Expertise with leading design, prototyping, and research tools such as Figma, Mural, and UserTesting.com. Nice‑to‑Have: MA/MS degree or certification in Design (interaction, etc.), strong understanding of research methods, appreciation for design thinking, experience in large organizations and agile environments. About Aquent 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 Equal‑Opportunity Employer 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 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. Other Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Information Technology Industries: Financial Services, Banking, and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr