Senior UX Designer

Partnering with a global retail pioneer that is redefining how millions of people shop and connect every day, Aquent is seeking a visionary design leader to help shape the future of digital experiences. This industry-leading organization leverages cutting-edge technology and deep customer insights to create seamless, impactful solutions on a massive scale. By joining forces with Aquent, you will gain access to premier opportunities with top-tier brands dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic and influential role, you will have the unique opportunity to drive design innovation and directly impact how users interact with complex, high-impact digital products. We are looking for an empathetic storyteller and strategic thinker who can translate intricate workflows into seamless, delightful, and intuitive interactive experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders in engineering, product management, and business to champion user-centered design principles, influence strategic decisions, and mentor the next generation of design talent. If you are passionate about turning data-driven insights into beautiful, scalable designs that elevate the user experience, this is the perfect platform for your talents to shine.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support user experience strategy by evaluating competitive landscapes, analyzing industry trends, and creating compelling artifacts to align stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide associate designers in day-to-day UX design methodologies, principles, and professional growth.
• Design and develop comprehensive user interfaces, visual design specifications, and high-fidelity prototypes for complex, high-impact initiatives.
• Conduct end-to-end design research and user discovery, including qualitative/quantitative research, user journeys, storyboards, and contextual inquiries.
• Translate research insights, web analytics, and usability testing results into actionable recommendations that inform product and business strategies.
• Define and document interaction design details through process flows, site maps, wireframes, and functional specifications.
• Build and maintain strong functional partnerships across engineering, product management, and business teams to ensure seamless execution and quality assurance of designs.
• Advocate for scalable design solutions by contributing to site standards, style guides, and design pattern libraries.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX, interactive/visual design, or multimedia design.
• A professional portfolio with case studies demonstrating expertise in data visualization, reporting, and dashboards.
• Deep knowledge of user-centered design principles, interaction design patterns, and prototyping tools/techniques.
• Proven ability to conduct user research, analyze data, and translate insights into strategic design decisions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaborative problem-solving skills.