Interactive Prototyper, Snap Lab

Employer

Job Description

Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Snap Lab is home to the Spectacles brand and a world-class research & development team, working together to pave the way for the future of the camera — and innovating how creative computing will be overlaid on the world around us.

We’re looking for an Interactive Prototyper to join the Spectacles Product Experience team!

What You’ll Do
  • Prototype simple and intuitive experiences for Spectacles
  • Contribute to all stages of the design and prototyping process
  • Regularly give and receive feedback on design and prototyping iterations
  • Work directly with designers and user researchers to implement, execute tests, and iterate based on feedback and learnings.
  • Work with other prototypers, designers, product managers, and engineers to oversee new user experiences from concept to launch
  • Opportunities to showcase your work directly to the CEO
  • Communicate feature specifications to the engineering teams responsible for building them

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to create your own 3D assets with tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Cinema4D
  • High levels of creativity and intuition in developing new paradigms
  • Ability to understand the required polish, robustness, and interactivity needed from each prototype
  • Strong attention to visual and motion design to create polished prototypes
  • Familiarity with creating experiences for VR/AR
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Strong communication skills

Minimum Qualifications
  • BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
  • 3+ years experience prototyping interactive experiences
  • Proficiency in designing, prototyping, and programming with real-time 3D engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal, Lens Studio, Spark AR)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in designing and building delightful interactive experiences
  • Experience with scripting (JavaScript, C#, etc.)
  • Experience with existing and established Human-Computer Interaction paradigms
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Passion for interaction design and prototyping
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including

disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com .

Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!