Interaction/Visual Designer - Advanced [AQ-24944]

Aquent; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a senior interaction designer to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and guide the product design process from ideation to delivery. You will apply comprehensive design knowledge to create impactful digital solutions, lead critiques, and drive inclusive, user-centered outcomes.

You will leverage visualizations and interactions to support analytic thinking, conduct usability testing, and ensure design consistency across channels and platforms.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Design, HCI, CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong portfolio with application design samples.
• Experience designing usable interfaces across multiple channels and platforms.
• Experience in applied research and integrating user research into product design.
• Ability to articulate design strategy, rationale and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to translate ideas into digital solutions.
• Apply interaction design theory and visual design principles to shape critical decisions.
• Craft low- and high-fidelity sketches, wireframes and prototypes for exploration and validation.
• Develop prototypes that serve as detailed delivery specs for development teams.
• Facilitate usability testing sessions and gather user feedback for iteration.
• Present interaction design work and strategic rationale to senior stakeholders.
• Audit design patterns and components to maintain consistency across products.

Job description

Your Impact And Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders, navigating an iterative process from initial idea generation to successful implementation. You will lead ideation, provide expert advice, and apply comprehensive design understanding to create impactful digital solutions.

• Drive enhanced user comprehension and task performance by expertly applying user interface patterns and behaviors.
• Leverage powerful visualizations and interactions to facilitate analytic thinking, especially when working with large and complex data sets.
• Lead impactful design critiques, champion inclusivity in interactions, and offer expert guidance to diverse cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Orchestrate dynamic ideation sessions and collaborative workshops to spark and nurture innovation.
• Serve as the go-to subject-matter expert for interaction design, guiding the product design team with your deep knowledge.
• Apply a comprehensive mastery of interaction design theory, visual design principles, research insights, and industry best practices to shape critical design decisions.
• Craft complex low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to effectively explore, communicate, and validate innovative design concepts.
• Develop sophisticated prototypes that serve as detailed delivery specifications, ensuring seamless execution by development teams.
• Articulate and present your interaction design work and strategic rationale compellingly to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate robust usability testing sessions to gather invaluable user feedback that drives iterative improvements.
• Actively participate in and initiate diverse research activities to cultivate a profound understanding of user needs and behaviors.
• Conduct in-depth research into interaction design strategies within the financial services sector and perform competitive audits aligned with specific design or business objectives.
• Execute thorough audits of design patterns, micro-interactions, and components to maintain consistency and excellence.

What You 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 compelling portfolio that includes application design samples.
• 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, clearly describing benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisions.
• Demonstrated expertise with leading 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, including 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.

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.