VR UI Designer

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contact (CV & portfolio) : monika@8bitgo.com

VR UI Designer

The position is with IKA. You will be a part of the creation of a first-ever VR/AR World of Science and Technology experience; a collaborative Virtual and Augmented Reality gaming platform between industry leading scientists and universities for one of the world’s biggest industries. If you are interested in pushing the boundaries of VR and AR through Science and Technology with a gamification element, this may be the opportunity for you!

We are seeking a full-time VR UI Designer to join our dedicated team. We need your expertise in creating fun and engaging game systems to thrill a whole new audience of scientists. We believe that VR and AR are the future of scientific research and education and would like you to be a part of our future.

The IKA laboratory, as well as the analytical and processing divisions, currently have around 900 employees, and continue to offer a wide range of innovative equipment for numerous applications in research and development, as they have over 100 years. Worldwide market leaders trust in our proven technology.

Responsibilities

• Produce wireframes, test design assumptions and interaction plans. Establish the look of the user interface
• Work to ensure that the end-user has a seamless and intuitive experience, with a high degree of readability
• Create interfaces that look great and are as user-friendly as possible
• Create mockups and final art for the UI interfaces
• Work closely with designers and provide ideas on how to best convey information through the UI interface
• Work closely with programmers to ensure that the UI vision is implemented correctly

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual creativity and solid UI design
• 3+ years of experience working in visual media with a focus on user interface
• Formal education in Graphic Design, Interaction /UX Design, or equivalent experience

• Experience in developing UI for shipped games, software products, or web applications
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and other 2D illustration programs
• Must be concept-driven and able to come up with multiple solid ideas, pitch them, absorb feedback, iterate, and then see them through production
• Proactive work ethic and capable problem solver who is not afraid of big challenges

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Unreal Engine 4 knowledge or equivalent game engines
• Proficient in one of the major 3D packages (3DS Max, Maya, or other)
• Previous work experience dealing with UX
• Console development experience
• VR experience as a creator or user
• Fluent in German

Benefits and Pay/Additional information

• Comprehensive benefits package for employee and family
• Equity offered for the VR/AR division
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation and visa/immigration support will be provided by the company for the employee and their family
• The company is located close to France, Switzerland, the Black Forest, and the Alps for those who like to travel or do outdoor activities on weekends
• Plans to open a San Francisco and/or Berlin office in a few years, so this person could move to either location then
• All office communications are in English
• Relocate to Freiburg/Staufen, Germany

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