Experience Designer [AQ-25192]

Aquent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health benefits

Fidelity 401(k) access

Direct deposit

Benefits program accessibility

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading healthcare technology organization in Boston to shape digital experiences for health and pharmacy services. You will drive user-centered design across discovery to delivery, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and other designers to meet real user needs and elevate product success.

The role emphasizes disciplined agile and lean practices, with opportunities to prototype, learn, and grow across research, interaction, and visual design in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional UX design experience.
• Experience as UX Architect, UX Designer, or Product Designer.
• 2+ years in user research, interaction design, or visual design.
• 1+ year working with Agile and lean philosophies.
• 1+ year handling client/stakeholder work on enterprise apps.
• 1+ year of user-centered design from research to implementation.
• 1+ year using Figma, Sketch, Axure, or InVision.
• 1+ year with front-end tech (HTML/CSS) and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead from discovery through iterative delivery of designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and engineers.
• Advocate human-centered design and UX best practices.
• Stay current with AI tools and UX trends.

Skills

UX Architect

UX Designer

Product Designer

User Research

Interaction Design

Visual Design

Agile

Client-facing

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's in HCI

Equivalent experience

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Axure

InVision

HTML/CSS

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization at the forefront of transforming the healthcare and pharmacy industries through innovative technology solutions. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a bold initiative that is reshaping how millions experience health and wellness. Join a team dedicated to making a tangible difference, where your creativity and expertise will directly impact product success and end-user satisfaction.

Are you a visionary professional passionate about crafting intuitive and impactful digital experiences? We are seeking a talented individual to join a dynamic, cross-functional team committed to disciplined agile and lean software practices. In this pivotal role, you won’t just design; you’ll be a driving force in transforming how users interact with essential healthcare and pharmacy services, ensuring that every product delivered meets real user needs and sets new standards for excellence. This is your chance to lead from discovery through iterative delivery, championing human-centered design and UX best practices in a highly collaborative environment, directly impacting the health and wellness journeys of millions.

Your Impactful Contributions Will Include

• Solving critical user problems by deeply understanding their needs, delivering new or improved products and services that create significant real-world impact.
• Embracing a lean and iterative mindset, prioritizing effective conversations and collaboration over extensive documentation.
• Engaging as a full-stack designer, contributing across various dimensions of design including user research, usability evaluation, information architecture, wireframing, visual design, CSS, and HTML, with a willingness to learn and grow in all areas.
• Collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams, pairing with fellow designers, product managers, and product engineers to foster a unified approach.
• Adopting an agile mindset, demonstrating adaptability and a readiness to experiment with design processes to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Staying at the cutting edge of the industry by keeping up-to-date on AI Tools, UX/UI design best practices, and emerging trends.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• A portfolio that demonstrates your Product/Experience Design skills, narrative in nature, showcasing more than just finished screens.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a UX Architect, UX Designer, or Product Designer.
• 2+ years of experience specializing in at least one of the three core design pillars: user research, interaction design, or visual design.
• 1+ year of effective experience working with Agile and lean philosophies.
• 1+ year of experience working independently with clients or stakeholders and designing business or enterprise applications.
• 1+ year of experience executing user-centered design methodologies, leading product design decisions from initial research through implementation.
• 1+ year of experience utilizing industry-standard design and prototyping software tools such as Figma, Sketch, Axure, and InVision.
• 1+ year of experience with modern front-end technologies and open-source frameworks (e.g., Material Design, HTML/CSS, grid systems, responsive design).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Fine Arts, Computer Science, or a similar field. Equivalent years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advocating for UX design within large business and technology organizations.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, coupled with a strong, proactive work ethic.
• Ability to rapidly prototype using advanced tools like Figma Agent, Figma Make, and Claude Code.
• A willingness to present on design topics internally, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of learning.
• Knowledge of the pharmacy and healthcare industries.
• Familiarity with cloud-based technology platforms.
• Understanding of Generative AI principles and applications.

Client Description

Our Client:

• Makes it their mission to guide people toward better health
• Is considered by Fast Company to be amongst the most innovative companies
• Is listed by Forbes as one of the world’s most admired companies
• This includes altering the products they offer at retail to more health-conscious offerings!

Our client has recently made a move toward a major merger, which means this is a great time to get involved! Two big industry brands coming together.

Working here gets you into a fast-paced environment, with tons of cross-functional working relationships. You’d have exposure to a number of teams related to any project you’re working on, and we sometimes see freelancers convert to permanent employees on teams they’ve had the opportunity to interact with. This is definitely a standout opportunity!

Why You Want To Work Through Aquent

We care about your CAREER GOALS.

• We offer resume & portfolio review + interview prep. You’ll feel set for success!
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Working with AQUENT gets you access to some pretty cool things, including:

• Subsidized health, vision and dental benefits
• Access to Fidelity 401(k) and FSA Program
• Direct deposit for your weekly paycheck
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