User Experience (UX) Designer [AQ-19397]

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Aquent Talent in Austin is seeking a skilled User Experience professional to design intuitive software for financial services. You will shape the future of digital financial interaction, translating complex concepts into accessible, engaging experiences that empower users and advisors alike.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product, engineering, and research teams, driving design quality, and applying best practices across desktop and mobile interfaces.

Qualifications

• Expertise in foundational UX principles and best practices.
• Experience delivering high-fidelity design across web and mobile.
• Ability to create and maintain design artifacts: sketches, diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes.
• Experience documenting and tracking work in Confluence and Jira.
• Proven ability to design for advisor services platforms (desktop and mobile).
• Strong communication and leadership to drive design sessions and decisions.
• Commitment to iterative design and continuous improvement.
• QA of design deliverables and collaboration in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate design sessions and drive innovative solutions.
• Lead design reviews and steer decisions within a cross‑functional team.
• Translate patterns and design systems into consistent experiences.
• Create documentation and maintain design schedules with stakeholders.
• Produce sketches, diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes for projects.
• Support user research and apply insights to design decisions.

Skills

UX principles

High‑fidelity design

Design artifacts (sketches, diagrams,

Prototyping

Facilitation and leadership

QA for design deliverables

Collaborative teamwork

User‑centered design

Continuous learning

Proactive UX mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Partnering with Aquent, this leading financial services firm is dedicated to empowering individuals and advisors to achieve their financial goals through best-in-class software experiences. They champion a client-centric philosophy, placing user needs at the forefront of design and innovation. Your work will directly impact how millions manage their financial lives, making every contribution profoundly meaningful and shaping the future of financial interaction.

Are you a passionate User Experience professional ready to make a significant impact? We’re seeking a talented individual to join a dynamic team at the forefront of designing intuitive and powerful software experiences. In this pivotal role, you won’t just be designing; you’ll be shaping the future of financial interaction, creating tools that empower users and directly contribute to their success. Your expertise will be crucial in transforming complex financial concepts into accessible, engaging, and highly functional digital solutions, driving continuous innovation and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate collaborative design sessions, including sketching and ideation, to drive innovative solutions.
• Lead design reviews and confidently drive decisions within a multi-faceted team.
• Create comprehensive design solutions that consider all aspects of the user experience, from consultative interactions to end-client journeys.
• Faithfully translate established patterns and design systems to ensure consistency and meet strategic objectives.
• Visualize ideas clearly through sketches, diagrams, wireframes, or prototypes, providing appropriate documentation levels.
• Set expectations with project teams, prioritize activities, and maintain design schedules.
• Communicate status and agreements effectively with project stakeholders.
• Conduct primary design activities, create deliverables, and perform quality assurance at an expert level.
• Participate in and support user research efforts to inform design decisions.
• Actively contribute to improving design processes and methods, focusing on both effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with all partners to deliver high-quality work.
• Support fellow team members and strategically incorporate feedback to guide delivery.
• Maintain a collaborative and cooperative approach, holding a strong design position while remaining open to new information.
• Demonstrate a passion for the team, the mission, and the needs of partners and users.
• Embrace user empathy, understanding user needs by walking in their shoes.
• Focus on continuous innovation and improvement, regularly learning about design theory, practice, and tools.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Expertise with foundational UX principles.
• Proven experience executing high-fidelity design.
• Experience with documentation and project tracking tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Demonstrated ability to design for advisor services platforms, including desktop and responsive mobile interfaces.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to facilitate sessions and drive decisions.
• Proficiency in creating various design artifacts, including sketches, diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes.
• A commitment to iterative design processes and continuous improvement.
• Experience in conducting QA for design deliverables.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• A user-centered design approach with a focus on empathy and understanding user needs.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to UX design and learning.

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.

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.