Actalent
Product Designer 3
Actalent, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
REMOTE Contract Job Opportunity based in Seattle, WA.
Pay: $55-$62 Hourly MAX
Purpose of the Team: Need a Product designer / UX designer that has some experience with XR. Designing for AR, VR etc., the resource will help the team bring the whole of the Windows ecosystem into this space.
What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work on XR.
Unique Selling Points: Great opportunities to work on XR. Only 3 companies work on this.
Key projects: This role will contribute to bring Windows to MR.
Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 20% meetings, alignments, work sessions, 50% heads down working on tasks, Figma, unity, and the rest of the time will vary depending on the deadlines.
Candidate Requirements
• Years of Experience Required: 2+ overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: No degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• Disqualifiers: Candidates with no portfolio and does not have examples of a couple of projects that they have worked on will not be eligible for the role.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain any experience working in XR (whether it is working in the game studio, in working in VR games, working at Meta, etc.).
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
Minimum 2+ years experience with Figma. - Required
Minimum 2+ years experience with Adobe suite. - Required
N/A
*Note: Unity experience (any game engine Experiences is valid, but unity definitely A + and C sharp experience is A+ as well) - Not required, but a very nice to have.
Job Title: Product Designer - XR (AR, VR, MR)
Summary:
As a Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in creating innovative, user-centric experiences for XR (AR, VR, MR) products within the Microsoft Windows ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine immersive experiences that are both functional and visually compelling.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate with designers, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver on the product vision for XR experiences.
Design intuitive and immersive user interfaces and interactions tailored for AR, VR, and MR environments.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed visual designs that effectively communicate design ideas and user flows.
Work closely with developers to ensure the design vision is executed faithfully and efficiently.
Contribute to the development of design systems and best practices that support scalability and consistency across XR products.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on XR (AR, VR, MR) or related fields.
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
Strong portfolio showcasing experience in designing immersive experiences for XR platforms.
Experience using prototyping tools for XR, such as ShapesXR, Bezi, or similar, to rapidly visualize and iterate on spatial experiences.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Unity experience is a plus.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Pay: $55-$62 Hourly MAX
Purpose of the Team: Need a Product designer / UX designer that has some experience with XR. Designing for AR, VR etc., the resource will help the team bring the whole of the Windows ecosystem into this space.
What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work on XR.
Unique Selling Points: Great opportunities to work on XR. Only 3 companies work on this.
Key projects: This role will contribute to bring Windows to MR.
Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 20% meetings, alignments, work sessions, 50% heads down working on tasks, Figma, unity, and the rest of the time will vary depending on the deadlines.
Candidate Requirements
• Years of Experience Required: 2+ overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: No degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• Disqualifiers: Candidates with no portfolio and does not have examples of a couple of projects that they have worked on will not be eligible for the role.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain any experience working in XR (whether it is working in the game studio, in working in VR games, working at Meta, etc.).
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
Minimum 2+ years experience with Figma. - Required
Minimum 2+ years experience with Adobe suite. - Required
N/A
*Note: Unity experience (any game engine Experiences is valid, but unity definitely A + and C sharp experience is A+ as well) - Not required, but a very nice to have.
Job Title: Product Designer - XR (AR, VR, MR)
Summary:
As a Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in creating innovative, user-centric experiences for XR (AR, VR, MR) products within the Microsoft Windows ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine immersive experiences that are both functional and visually compelling.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate with designers, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver on the product vision for XR experiences.
Design intuitive and immersive user interfaces and interactions tailored for AR, VR, and MR environments.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed visual designs that effectively communicate design ideas and user flows.
Work closely with developers to ensure the design vision is executed faithfully and efficiently.
Contribute to the development of design systems and best practices that support scalability and consistency across XR products.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on XR (AR, VR, MR) or related fields.
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
Strong portfolio showcasing experience in designing immersive experiences for XR platforms.
Experience using prototyping tools for XR, such as ShapesXR, Bezi, or similar, to rapidly visualize and iterate on spatial experiences.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Unity experience is a plus.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.