Job Description

XR DESIGNER

Ardent Blue Technologies is a software development and staff augmentation company doing business since 2011. We have secured well recognized Fortune 500 clients in a number of domains including game development, game/film/architecture tools, game anti-cheat, IoT, VR and others.

Our client is rapidly becoming an industry leader in the Virtual Reality simulation training space and is currently seeking a full-time XR Designer to help design the next generation of immersive training. This is a full-time remote position in EST. (must be able to overlap 6 work hours in this time zone)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construct and define simulation play spaces before development begins; support designers with relevant layout tools and guidelines.
• Guide instructional designers, VR simulation instructional partners, and developers with regard to VR gameplay, appropriate mechanics, and user experience.
• Leverage existing Unity technologies and integrate with other industry standard tools.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, producers, programmers, program managers and QA to develop and fine tune simulation interactions and visual elements.
• Execute high-level planning for individual simulations and identify reusable components between existing modules and simulations.
• Perform design maintenance and modifications that fall outside the standard design process, such as: sim redesigns, audits of modules, creation of new UIs, and editing tasks that fall across multiple simulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in XR design
• Able to work in the United States with no restrictions
• Proficient knowledge of 3D math, physics for game simulations
• Prior experience in XR game design, UI/UX and interaction design for immersive environments, as well as game development
• Experience building commercial software using Unity
• Experience with Git or Perforce in the context of game development
• Experience building foundational and reusable frameworks and platforms
• Previous experience working with remote studios and external vendors is a plus
• Ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems while adhering to mature software development practices
• Strong portfolio showing examples of polished XR mechanics and designs
• Demonstrated ability to establish objectives, identify problems, analyze data, and creatively deliver solutions
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong portfolio showing examples of polished XR mechanics and designs
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, while maintaining high standards of work

Due to high response, only selected candidates will be contacted.