Interaction/Visual Designer - Advanced [AQ-25680]

Aquent; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering leader in the financial services sector in Montreal to transform complex financial concepts into intuitive, engaging digital experiences. You will craft interfaces that simplify interactions and visualize data, shaping how millions of users access essential financial services.

You will guide product design with deep expertise in interaction design, create prototypes, conduct usability studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Design or equivalent practical experience.
• Portfolio showcasing application design samples.
• Minimum 5 years designing usable interfaces across channels and platforms.
• Experience in applied research, integrating user research into product designs.
• Ability to articulate design strategy, rationale, and risks.
• Proficiency with Figma, Mural, and UserTesting.com.

Responsibilities

• Apply interaction design patterns to improve user understanding and task performance.
• Use visualizations and interactions to support analytic thinking with large data sets.
• Lead design critiques and guide cross-functional teams.
• Create low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes for exploration.
• Develop detailed prototypes and delivery specifications for development teams.
• Present work and rationale to senior stakeholders; facilitate usability testing and research activities.

Skills

Interaction design

Prototyping

Research methods

Visual design

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Equivalent practical experience

MA/MS degree (Nice-to-have)

Tools

Figma

Mural

UserTesting.com

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a pioneering leader in the financial services sector dedicated to revolutionizing digital experiences. In this dynamic role, you will have the unique opportunity to transform complex financial concepts into intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning digital solutions, leaving a lasting mark on how millions of users interact with critical financial services every single day.

The Opportunity and Your Impact

What You Will Do

• 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.