Product Designer
Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, we’re making the future of work better for everyone. Our brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, Aquent Sustainability, Aquent Employer of Record, and Aquent Gymnasium. Based in the U.S. with locations in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, and the U.K., we are positioned to deliver the solutions you need to unlock your global potential. Learn more at aquent.com.
Job Description
Make a real difference in education! As a Senior Product Designer with Aquent, you’ll join a team dedicated to crafting innovative solutions for K-12 educators, students, and internal support teams. Your designs will directly impact how users interact with critical platforms, streamlining processes and improving the overall experience for everyone.
Ready to shape the future of learning? This exciting Senior Product Designer role offers the chance to create user-centered designs for a mission-driven organization. You’ll be a key player in a dynamic team, collaborating with product owners, engineers, and fellow designers to build and enhance products that support internal operations. Your work will drive efficiency, simplify complex processes, and ultimately improve the experience for both internal and external users.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead product discovery, design strategy, and guide solutions from concept to launch.
- Conduct user research, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys, translating data into actionable insights.
- Facilitate workshops and co-creation sessions to align teams and identify opportunities.
- Create user flows, sitemaps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs, ensuring seamless user experiences.
- Apply and contribute to design systems, maintaining visual and functional consistency.
- Write and test content using plain language principles for clarity and accessibility.
- Conduct usability and A/B testing to validate design decisions.
- Perform accessibility audits to meet inclusive design standards.
- Design responsive, mobile-first experiences.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders throughout the design and development lifecycle.
- Present design solutions and research findings clearly and confidently.
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to the team’s design culture.
Must-Haves:
- A portfolio showcasing your work.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (interaction design, HCI, industrial design, information science, social sciences, computer science, graphic design, etc.) and/or equivalent years of work experience.
- 5–7 years of experience in product or service design, with a focus on complex, content-rich websites and applications.
- Proficiency in design thinking and human-centered methodologies.
- Strong skills in information design, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI design, with fluency in tools like Figma, Miro, and Dovetail.
- Experience with generative and evaluative research methods.
- Solid understanding of design systems, responsive design, and accessibility standards.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- A passion for user-centered design and a commitment to continuous learning.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with front-end technologies.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $63 to $70 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
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. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. 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.
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. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. 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.
