Immersive (VR/AR) UX/UI Designer

BadVR is the world's first immersive data visualization and analytics platform. BadVR brings data into high-definition, making it easier to discover and identify hidden problems and opportunities, helping businesses make better decisions, faster. Based in Manhattan Beach, CA, the rapidly-growing tech startup has attracted industry attention with its pioneering AR and VR demos, allowing people to - quite literally - 'step inside their data.'

Our product is already empowering users across America through our work with Magic Leap, UNDP, National Science Foundation, and more. If you have the passion, ambition, and collaborative spirit to create a future where data is universally accessible and meaningfully easy, come work with us!

About the Role

BadVR is currently seeking an Immersive UX/UI Designer to create captivating and accessible user interfaces and experiences in VR. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, passion for good design, and knowledge of the Unity game engine and mobile platforms. You will work with teams across multiple disciplines to deliver best-in-class user experiences that are clear, intuitive, and universally accessible.

This position requires strong communication skills, a deep understanding of human interface design principles, and the ability to advocate for end-users at every stage of the design process. Candidates must have at least one shipped project (with a full development cycle from concept through completion).

Responsibilities

• Communicate user experience designs through sketches, wireframes, flow diagrams, models, 2D/3D mockups, and prototypes.
• Clearly rationalize and justify design work, advocating for user needs.
• Create interactive product interface demos and prototypes.
• Translate complex ideas into simple and beautiful products, interfaces, and user experiences.
• Design and develop new 3D UI concepts using real-time rendered motion effects.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement interactive menus and HUDs.
• Innovate and develop original ideas for product design and development.
• Prototype and develop new user interfaces and interactions for 3D/immersive experiences.
• Source and create industry-level assets for UX features and improvements.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience as a UX designer, UI designer, or similar role.
• 2+ years designing mixed reality, VR, desktop, mobile, or web applications.
• Expertise in user-centered design principles and user testing.
• Proficiency with design tools (Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects/InVision).
• Strong portfolio showcasing immersive, interactive design work.
• Ability to prototype ideas in Adobe Suite and/or Unity.
• Passion for AR, MR, or spatial computing platforms.
• Experience shipping AR/MR solutions for Oculus Quest, Microsoft Hololens, and/or Magic Leap.
• Proficiency in Unity 3D with knowledge of Unity development best practices.
• Understanding of data structures, 3D math, C#, and the Unity asset/build pipeline.
• Ability to work in a remote Agile development environment.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Experience with data-related products and/or services.
• Designing enterprise products (immersive or otherwise).
• Passion for fine arts, creative arts, or music.

Benefits

• Salary: $70,000-$75,000/year DOE.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (including infertility riders like egg freezing).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous PTO and sick leave policies.
• Equity packages.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Professional development assistance.

Work Environment

• Fully remote, work-from-home position.
• PST time zone availability required (Monday to Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM).
• Occasional night and weekend work.

Application Requirements

• A link to your portfolio demonstrating prior work is mandatory.

COVID-19 Considerations: BadVR is based in Manhattan Beach, CA, but the company has transitioned to a fully remote workplace model during this time.