UX Designer

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial services organization dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions through innovative solutions and unparalleled service. This forward-thinking company is committed to creating exceptional digital experiences for its global network of employees, fostering an environment where design excellence and user-centricity drive every decision. Join a diverse and collaborative team where your passion for user experience will directly shape the tools and platforms that enable employees to thrive, making a tangible impact on operational efficiency and overall satisfaction.

This is an incredible opportunity for a talented designer to join a dynamic team focused on elevating the digital experience for internal users. You will be instrumental in delivering creative solutions for complex challenges and enhancing existing platforms, contributing directly to the productivity and engagement of a vast employee network. Your work will empower users, streamline processes, and uphold high design standards within a collaborative environment that values innovative thinking and inclusive design principles.

**What You'll Do**

As a key member of the team, you will dive into every stage of the design process, from initial research to final delivery. You'll collaborate closely with fellow designers, researchers, product owners, and tech partners to conceptualize and implement new features and enhancements across multiple products. This role requires a deep understanding of user needs and information architecture, allowing you to drive design direction and contribute to a robust design system. You will be empowered to identify and implement process improvements, educate other teams on the value of UX, and build strong relationships with stakeholders by presenting compelling, user-centered solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Deliver end-to-end product experiences, focusing on user flows, site maps, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.

* Drive design direction, ensuring alignment with user research insights and business objectives.

* Identify opportunities for design and process improvements, actively leading their implementation.

* Communicate effectively with product teams and stakeholders to build relationships, understand their vision, and present creative ideas and solutions.

* Foster a collaborative design process with product owners, designers, researchers, and tech partners to produce high-quality deliverables.

* Leverage and contribute to the existing design system and component library, ensuring consistency and scalability.

* Educate and advocate for the benefits of user experience across various internal teams.

**What You'll Bring**

**Must-Have Qualifications**

* 3-5 years of demonstrable experience in user experience design.

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

* Proven expertise in UX design methods, best practices, deliverables, and tools.

* Strong understanding of usability principles and techniques.

* Experience leveraging qualitative and quantitative data to inform user flows and interactive patterns.

* Knowledge and experience with accessibility (A11y) guidelines.

* Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

* A strong portfolio showcasing your skills and experience in UX/UI design.

* Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.

* A collaborative team player attitude with an openness and desire to learn, develop, and approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications**

* Experience with CRM platforms.

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**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. More information on our awesome benefits!

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.